Flasks have become less popular since aviation security officials worldwide started limiting the carry-on liquids for airline passengers, but if the day comes when those… Read More
Mark Gillespie
I'm the host and executive producer of WhiskyCast.Kilchoman To Release 2013 Machir Bay Malt
Machir Bay is the beach on Islay just down the road from the farm where Kilchoman is located, and this expression was introduced in 2012… Read More
Maker’s Mark 2013 Keeneland Bottle to Honor Dan Issel
Maker’s Mark has not officially announced the honoree for the 2013 “Keeneland Bottle”, which is released each spring around the running of the Maker’s 46… Read More
“Canadian Whisky” Wins Medal
Davin de Kergommeaux’s 2012 book Canadian Whisky took home a Bronze Medal in the 2013 Gourmand World Book Awards. The winners were announced at the… Read More
Duncan Taylor Releases Smokin’ Blended Scotch
The “Smokin” in the headline isn’t an adjective, but the actual name for the new Blended Scotch whisky from Duncan Taylor. In an email to… Read More
The Tradition of “Dramming”
This is one of those interviews that never wound up being included in a WhiskyCast HD episode, only because I didn’t have enough other video… Read More
Tuthilltown Resumes Distilling After Fire
Tuthilltown Distillery in Gardiner, New York is back to full production after a fire last September caused extensive damage to the stillroom. “We moved all… Read More
Episode 413: February 24, 2013
Chip Tate of Balcones Distillery in Texas is winning even more awards for his whiskies, with two gold medals in the inaugural Spirits of the… Read More
Angel’s Envy To Release Rye Whiskey in June
February 24, 2013 – Louisville Distilling Company plans to release Angel’s Envy Rye in June, joining the Angel’s Envy Bourbon in the company’s core range.… Read More
Highland Park Launches Warrior Series
First, Highland Park launched a series of single malts honoring Orkney legends like Earl Haakon. Then came the Valhalla Collection, starting with Thor and the… Read More
Loch Lomond, Glen Scotia Distilleries on the Block
According to The Scotsman, the family-owned Loch Lomond Distillery has been put up for sale by owner Sandy Bulloch. The paper’s sources indicate Bulloch has… Read More
Polish Whisky Lovers Get Oldest Karuizawa Single Cask
The oldest known whisky from the now-closed Karuizawa Distillery in Japan has been bottled exclusively for customers of a Polish wealth management firm. Number One… Read More

