Many factors go into the decision to give a whisky brand a shakeup, and we’ll look at the factors behind two major facelifts announced in… Read More
Mark Gillespie
I'm the host and executive producer of WhiskyCast.Canadian Parliament’s “Official Whisky” Is a Scotch
June 11, 2016 – Imagine the outcry in France if politicians served a California sparkling wine instead of Champagne at official events? While Canadian Whisky… Read More
Unexpected Find Leads to Oldest George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey
June 11, 2016 – Allisa Henley has been the distiller at Diageo’s George Dickel Distillery in Tullahoma, Tennessee for about two years now, but there… Read More
Glen Grant’s Dennis Malcolm Hono(u)red on Queen’s Birthday List
June 10, 2016 – Longtime Glen Grant distillery manager Dennis Malcolm has been working in the Scotch Whisky industry almost as long as Queen Elizabeth… Read More
Episode 592: June 4, 2016
Penderyn is the only whisky distillery in Wales, but may soon spin off a second distillery under its name in nearby Swansea. Local leaders want… Read More
Penderyn Considering Second Distillery in Wales
May 31, 2016 – Wales’ only whisky distillery may be about to expand its presence outside of the town of Penderyn as part of a… Read More
No Holiday At Tomatin As New Cù Bòcan Malt is Released
May 30, 2016 – It may be a bank holiday in the UK, but Tomatin is giving fans of its Cù Bòcan peated single malt… Read More
Episode 591: May 28, 2016
This weekend usually marks the beginning of summer, and many people will be heading for the beach – either for real or in their dreams.… Read More
Brendan McCarron: The Heir Apparent
May 25, 2016 – Most businesses have succession plans in place, and the whisky business is no exception. At Kentucky’s Four Roses Distillery, longtime Master… Read More
What’s In a Name?
Many of Scotland’s whisky distilleries are named after their towns, such as Aberlour, Bowmore, and Craigellachie. However, The Glenrothes is the exception…it’s distilled in the… Read More
WhistlePig Dissidents Trying to “Kick Raj Out”
May 23, 2016 – “The question is…is he a capable leader of WhistlePig, and the answer is yes. Undeniably, uncategorically, yes.” That’s the way Dave… Read More
Episode 590: May 22, 2016
One of Scotland’s newest distilleries opened its doors for the first time to visitors this week, though opportunities to visit InchDairnie Distillery in Fife will… Read More