By: Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves is CityAM's Chief Operating Officer. He was previously the Managing Editor and CityAM's News Editor. Today he edits Whisky Business: CityAM's monthly look at the world of whisky and covers the insurance sector, including Lloyd's of London. Before joining CityAM, he helped lead the digital team at MoneyWeek, the UK's best-selling financial magazine. Rupert has nearly 20 years of experience in financial journalism and holds qualifications from the CFA Institute and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).

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Old Pulteney unveils its oldest-ever whisky

July 18, 2025

Old Pulteney has revealed Polaris, a one-of-a-kind 47-year-old single malt whisky, ahead of the distillery’s bicentennial in 2026. The whisky will be exclusively available through the Distillers One of One Charity Auction in October 2025. Polaris stands as the oldest expression ever released by the coastal distillery based in Wick, Scotland. It has been matured [...]
Gymkhana: World famous Indian restaurant leans into ‘fakeaway’ boom

July 3, 2025

For years, the name “Gymkhana” has been synonymous with exquisite, two Michelin-starred Indian dining in London’s upscale Mayfair, a celebrity favourite, reportedly frequented by the likes of Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, and the Beckhams. Now, a pioneering venture, Gymkhana Fine Foods, is allowing home cooks to recreate that magic in their own kitchens. Launched in [...]
Whisky Business: Commando Spirit’s unique brand

July 2, 2025

Whisky Business: CityAM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. A handful of big-name brands dominate the world of whisky, but there’s a growing number of smaller, artisan whisky brands carving out niches in the market. One of these is Commando Spirit, the brainchild of retired Royal Marines Brigadier Rory Copinger-Symes CBE. Commando Spirit is [...]
Le Cordon Bleu Reveals Semi-Finalists for £90,000 Scholarship

July 1, 2025

Le Cordon Bleu London has officially unveiled the 32 semi-finalists for its 2025 Scholarship Award. This year’s competition marks the institution’s 130th anniversary and comes with an “unprecedented prize package” worth over £90,000. The majority of this year’s finalists for the prestigious award are London locals, but the final also features aspiring chefs from Northern [...]
Nyetimber: English sparkling wine group aims to build a global brand

June 17, 2025

Rupert Hargreaves speaks to Eric Heerema, the boss of English sparkling wine group Nyetimber, about the group’s plans to build a global luxury group. English sparkling wine has managed to carve out a unique niche for itself in the drinks market. According to industry reports, the category has grown by 30 per cent since 2020, [...]
Whisky Business: The Dalmore Luminary concludes with Apple-inspired third edition

June 10, 2025

Whisky Business: CityAM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. Dalmore launched its Luminary Series in 2022 and has just released its third and final Edition. Created in partnership with V&A Dundee, Scotland’s design museum, the series set out to showcase the best of design and Scotch whisky from around the world. Launched in 2022, [...]
Whisky Business: Where to blend your own whisky this Father’s Day

June 10, 2025

Whisky Business: CityAM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. Unlike other spirits, such as gin, the process of creating whisky can take years or even decades, so it’s virtually impossible for whisky fans to create their own version at home. But a handful of distilleries have crafted blend experiences for whisky lovers. to create [...]
Experience the thrill of Silverstone up close at Escapade

June 3, 2025

Imagine waking and stepping onto your private terrace overlooking the Silverstone race track, the home of the British Grand Prix. This is the experience provided by Escapade Silverstone. This revolutionary new destination has been designed to redefine trackside hospitality and offer unprecedented immersion into the heart of British motorsport. More than a hotel Escapade has [...]
New regions take the whisky world by storm

May 22, 2025

Whisky Business: CityAM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. World Whisky Day, on 17th May, has taken on a new importance in recent years. Indeed, the most exciting trend in whisky right now is the sudden proliferation of whisky coming from outside the traditional markets. It wasn’t too long ago that drinkers would be [...]
That Boutique-y Whisky Company adds three new world whiskeys

May 21, 2025

That Boutique-y Whisky Company has expanded its permanent Core Range with the launch of three new world whiskeys: an English Rye aged eight years, a 10-year-old Kentucky Bourbon, and a 21-year-old Irish Whiskey. Founded in 2012, That Boutique-y Whisky Company is a UK-based independent bottler that has earned a reputation for small-batch releases adorned with [...]

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