At a time when Bourbon inventories are spiking and sales are slowing, it comes as no surprise that Kentucky’s Bourbon distillers set new records for… Read More
Mark Gillespie
I'm the host and executive producer of WhiskyCast.Waterford’s Reynier Mounting a Comeback Effort
Waterford Distillery founder Mark Reynier isn’t giving up on his dream, even though the distillery went into receivership last week. As he tells us on… Read More
Waterford’s Reynier: “I’ve Got Myself to Blame”
“I’m not going to point the finger at anybody or moan or blame anybody, it’s my business plan, it was my project and my idea,… Read More
A Bottled in Bond Brother’s Bond
Actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley have released their latest edition of Brother’s Bond Bourbon, a 7-year-old Bottled in Bond whiskey. It’s a release that… Read More
Waterford Distillery Enters Receivership
Waterford Distillery, founded by industry maverick Mark Reynier, has closed and entered receivership following an emergency board meeting earlier this week. The move follows several… Read More
Trump Tariffs to Hit Canadian Whisky
President-elect Donald Trump plans to use his emergency powers to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico upon taking office in… Read More
Proper No. Twelve Whiskey Cutting Ties with Conor McGregor
Proximo Spirits, the owners of the Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey brand, is cutting ties with the brand’s founder and spokesman, MMA fighter Conor McGregor.… Read More
On the Road at the New Brunswick Spirits Festival
It’s time for our annual trip to the New Brunswick Spirits Festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This year, the legendary Scottish bard Robin Laing was… Read More
Ironroot Republic Celebrates 10 Years
Many craft distilleries that came to life in the early 2010’s are marking their 10th anniversaries, and this weekend, the folks at Ironroot Republic Distilling… Read More
The Bond Between Peat and Whisky
While politicians in Scotland debate a potential ban on the harvesting of peat, author Mike Billett writes of the undeniable ties between peat and whisky.… Read More
What Trump’s Victory Means for Whisky Lovers
Donald Trump’s historic victory Tuesday night has his critics crying in their drams. Those drams are likely to become more expensive in a second Trump… Read More
Ask the Distiller: Ardbeg’s Dr. Bill Lumsden
This week, Ardbeg and Glenmorangie’s Dr. Bill Lumsden joins us to answer your questions posed in the WhiskyCast Community app. The questions ranged from why… Read More