Scotch whisky reporters (me among them) had a busy time of it in early October 2017. Within 24 hours, the news broke that not one, not two, but three ‘ghost’ distilleries were to be revived: Port Ellen on Islay, Brora in the Highlands and Rosebank in the Lowlands.
Senior Diageo execs to depart
The executives reportedly due to leave the business include the group's chief marketing and innovation officer for North America and the president of its Africa division.
Fiona Holland May 18 2026


