September 2, 2014 – Not much happens around Wild Turkey Distillery without longtime Master Distiller Jimmy Russell knowing about it, but his friends and colleagues… Read More
Mark Gillespie
I'm the host and executive producer of WhiskyCast.anCnoc Expands Peaty Collection Range
September 2, 2014 – anCnoc is building on the Peaty Collection range introduced earlier this year with the introduction of Cutter, the Knockdhu Distillery’s most… Read More
Dublin To Get Second Distillery
September 2, 2014 – Planning permission has been granted for Dublin’s second new whiskey distillery this year, with the Dublin Whiskey Company receiving approval for… Read More
Episode 494: August 30, 2014
Steve Gertman of California’s Ascendant Spirits produces Breaker Bourbon, and his brand is one of those targeted by a Chicago-based law firm that specializes in… Read More
Templeton Rye To Change Label, Disclose Indiana Roots
August 30, 2014 – Templeton Rye, the Iowa-based producer of a whiskey linked to bootleggers during Prohibition, will change its label to come into compliance… Read More
WhiskyCast Virtual Tastings: August 2014
This month, our panel tastes three Rye whiskies. John McCarroll, Tim Quernes, and Mike Parrish taste Knob Creek Rye, Russell’s Reserve Rye, and the Rittenhouse… Read More
Pernod Ricard To Eliminate 900 Jobs In Cost-Cutting Move
August 28, 2014 – Pernod Ricard has announced plans to eliminate a total of 900 jobs worldwide as part of its “Project Allegro” cost-cutting program,… Read More
Ardbeg’s Orbiting Whisky To Return From Space Station After Inspiring Supernova 2014 Release
August 28, 2014 – After three years in orbit as part of an experiment on board the International Space Station, a vial of Ardbeg whisky… Read More
Law Firm Targeting “Small-Batch” Producers
August 27, 2014 – A Chicago-based law firm is looking for consumers who bought “small-batch” whiskies from craft distillers and bottlers under what the firm… Read More
Napa’s Charbay Distillery Escapes Damage In Earthquake
August 26, 2014 – This weekend’s 6.0 magnitude earthquake caused millions of dollars in damage at many of Northern California’s wineries and vineyards, with some… Read More
Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Goes On Sale Monday
August 26, 2014 – Monday is the Labor Day holiday in the US, and for the most extreme fans of Maker’s Mark Bourbon, there will… Read More
Construction Work Begins This Week At Stitzel-Weller
August 25, 2014 – Put this story in the category of rumor control. Diageo’s groundbreaking ceremony last week for the new Bulleit Distilling Co. site… Read More