Mark Gillespie

With more people looking at rare whiskies as investments, more of the world’s top auction houses are adding spirits experts to their in-house wine teams.… Read More

By Mark Gillespie December 4, 2020 – Irish Whiskey makers have had a decade to remember. The years between 2010 and 2019 saw arguably the… Read More

By Mark Gillespie December 4, 2020 – Beam Suntory’s flagship Jim Beam American Stillhouse attraction in Clermont, Kentucky will remain closed to visitors until late… Read More

Scotland’s Bladnoch Distillery has more than 200 years of history, but had fallen into administration and was on the verge of being lost when Australian… Read More

It’s never been easier to buy an entire cask of whisky…at least in theory. While more distilleries are offering the opportunity to pick a special… Read More

By Mark Gillespie Updated November 29, 2020 – Craft distillers had a lot to be thankful for over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, but also have… Read More

Craft distillers dream of not only having their whiskies alongside those of the major global brands, but outselling them. For the Quint family of Iowa’s… Read More

November 19, 2020 – Whisky and chocolate make a great combination at room temperature, but this hot chocolate recipe provided by Aberfeldy allows the flavors… Read More

There’s a lot of political turmoil these days, and European Union leaders threw gasoline on the fire with this week’s decision to impose new import… Read More

By Mark Gillespie November 11, 2020 – As Americans are drinking more at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s becoming harder to find some popular… Read More

Marianne Eaves had a bright career path in her future as the first female master distiller at a Kentucky Bourbon distiller when she suddenly decided… Read More

By Mark Gillespie November 8, 2020 – When the Kentucky Distillers Association holds its annual meeting tomorrow, look for some eyes to be opened to… Read More