Irish pubs are legendary, but truly original ones are becoming harder and harder to find. The Tap Tavern in Kinsale, County Cork, has been owned by… Read More
Mark Gillespie
I'm the host and executive producer of WhiskyCast.Charles Gordon: 1927-2013
December 23, 2013 – Charles Gordon, one of the pioneers of the Scotch whisky industry, has died at the age of 86 in New York… Read More
Episode 457: December 21, 2013
Think of Belgium and drinks, and beer is usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, Belgians are quite fond of whisky as well,… Read More
WhiskyCast Virtual Tastings: December 2013
The holidays are here, and that means gathering for a dram with family and friends. This month, Mark’s joined by his son-in-law, Colton Smith, Dr.… Read More
Jim Beam To Launch Single Barrel Bourbon in 2014
December 18, 2013 – Jim Beam has a lot of different Bourbon variations, but there’s always been one thing missing from the lineup…until now. Starting… Read More
Drambuie’s “Clark Griswold” Cocktail
December 18, 2013 – It’s hard to believe that several generations now consider “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” to be a holiday classic, but this cocktail… Read More
DISCUS Code Review Board Rules Against Dewar’s Online Ad
December 17, 2013 – Just a week after the Dewar’s “Meet The Baron” online video captured the attention of social media users and sparked a… Read More
Redbreast Punch Recipes From NYC’s The Dead Rabbit
December 17, 2013 – Punch is a staple at holiday parties, and the bartenders at The Dead Rabbit in New York City created two punch… Read More
Five Pillars Down For The Macallan…One To Go
December 17, 2013 – The Macallan brags about its “Six Pillars” of quality, and has now released the fifth of six “Six Pillars” expressions in… Read More
Diageo Releases Friends of the Classic Malts Range, Names First Mortlach Brand Ambassador
December 17, 2013 – With the 2013 special releases from Diageo’s Classic Malts range still working their way to retailers, the largest Scotch whisky producer… Read More
DISCUS To Review Complaint Over Controversial Dewar’s Video
December 15, 2013 – The U.S. spirits industry’s trade organization will review a complaint filed by Canadian whisky blogger Johanne McInnis against Dewar’s and its… Read More
Outgoing SWA Chief Calls For Even More Investment in Scotch Whisky
December 15, 2013 – Outgoing Scotch Whisky Association chief executive Gavin Hewitt has a message for his members on his way out the door: you’re… Read More