Mark Gillespie

December 28, 2020 – Years of frustration from America’s whisky lovers may be near an end, as the federal government is about to open up… Read More

2020 will not be remembered well by many people, but there have been a few bright spots for whisky lovers. One is the arrival of… Read More

Updated December 28, 2020 – Christmas came a few days early for members of the U.S. craft distilling movement. Last Monday night, both the U.S.… Read More

Johnnie Walker is marking its 200th anniversary in 2020, and Diageo’s Dr. Nick Morgan joins us to discuss his new book on the history  of… Read More

December 15, 2020 – Ai Fiori is regarded as one of New York City’s top restaurants, with a Michelin star and a three-star rating from… Read More

85 years ago today, the five Shapira brothers and their partners opened Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. The Shapira family is still in charge… Read More

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