December 14, 2013 – Ardbeg’s fleet of unusual vehicles has included two choppers, a tractor, and even a rocket. Now, the Islay single malt is… Read More
Mark Gillespie
I'm the host and executive producer of WhiskyCast.Episode 456: December 14, 2013
Dewar’s was forced to remove an online video promotion from the Internet this week after a social media-fueled protest campaign over the portrayal of women… Read More
Islay Malts Dominate Final McTear’s Auction of 2013
December 13, 2013 – Single malts from Islay led the bidding at the final McTear’s whisky auction of the year on December 11 in Glasgow,… Read More
SWA Shuffles Leadership Ahead of CEO Change
December 13, 2013 – With David Frost just weeks away from taking over as chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association, the trade group is… Read More
Bulleit Bourbon Getting Boost in UK
December 12, 2013 – Diageo’s Bulleit Bourbon is getting a re-launch in the UK market, complete with an increase in bottling proof. While the US… Read More
Kentucky Distillers Hurt By Temporary Barrel Shortages
December 11, 2013 – Wet weather this fall is forcing distilleries in Kentucky and other states to juggle production schedules because of a temporary shortage… Read More
Dewar’s Pulls Online Video After Complaints of Sexism
December 11, 2013 – A Canadian whisky blogger has filed a complaint with DISCUS, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, over an online… Read More
Episode 455: December 8, 2013
The Malt Maniacs announced the results of the 11th annual Malt Maniacs Whisky Awards this week, and a 1973 Karuizawa single cask from Japan ended… Read More
The Stanton Social’s Centennial Punch
December 6, 2013 – The bartenders at the Stanton Social in New York City created this punch recipe shared with us by their PR firm.… Read More
Glenmorangie 1963 To Be Auctioned For Forestry Charity
December 5, 2013 – Online bidding has reached $3,250 USD for one of the 50 rare bottles of Glenmorangie 1963 uncovered recently in one of… Read More
Whisky Magazine Names 2014 Scottish Icons of Whisky Winners
December 5, 2013 – Whisky Magazine has completed the second of three rounds in the 2014 Icons of Whisky Awards with the announcement of the… Read More
Dewar’s Highlander Honey Cocktails
December 4, 2013 – While Dewar’s may have created some controversy among whisky lovers with its Highlander Honey release, the idea was to create something… Read More