Mark Gillespie

I'm the host and executive producer of WhiskyCast.
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Chapter 11: Doom and Gloom or Saving Grace

Oregon’s Westward Whiskey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, as the House Spirits-owned distillery tries to reorganize its business and keep the stills running.… Read More

Tariff Day Sees European Response

U.S. President Donald Trump has hit the “pause” button on new reciprocal tariffs that went into effect at midnight for at least 90 days. The… Read More

Rye or Rye Not?

Europeans have been making rye whisky for generations, but a 20-year-old treaty between the European Union and Canada is affecting their ability to call their… Read More

Trump Announces Sweeping New Tariffs

Whiskies from around the world will become more expensive after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on virtually all imported goods entering the… Read More

Taiwan’s First Malt Whisky Distillery

King Car Group’s Kavalan Distillery in Yilan, Taiwan marks its 20th anniversary this year. Kavalan has won numerous awards for its single malts, including the… Read More

European Union Joins Trade War

The European Union has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by re-imposing its tariffs on American-made whiskies.… Read More

Angel’s Envy Highball

The highball serve is one of the easiest cocktails to make and enjoy, and with the warmer spring weather upon us, it makes the perfect… Read More