September 22, 2016 – While the focus of this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans was centered on the 50th anniversary of Ford’s legendary dominance… Read More
Mark Gillespie
I'm the host and executive producer of WhiskyCast.Bourbon Production Expanding in Bardstown, “Bourbon Capital of the World”
September 18, 2016 – As the 25th Kentucky Bourbon Festival winds down in Bardstown, Kentucky, the town that calls itself the “Bourbon Capital of the… Read More
Episode 607: September 17, 2016
This week, Ardbeg unveiled its first single malt with an age statement since the original debut of the 10-year-old edition many years ago. The Ardbeg… Read More
Wine to Whisky: The Sherry Influence
Many of our favorite whiskies can be traced to Spain’s Sherry Triangle, the coastal region where Sherry comes from. We’ll use the launch of Redbreast’s… Read More
Jimmy Russell Honored with Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award
September 14, 2016 – In what may have been the most unsurprising “surprise” announcement out of Kentucky in many years, longtime Wild Turkey Master Distiller… Read More
Ardbeg Comes of Age With New 21-Year-Old Single Malt
Updated September 14, 2016 – After years of speculation over when Ardbeg might bring out a new single malt with an age statement, the wait… Read More
Episode 606: September 11, 2016
Eddie Russell has been working in the shadow of his father, Wild Turkey’s legendary master distiller Jimmy Russell, for the last 35 years. Now, Eddie’s… Read More
Bloomberg: Utah’s High West Could Bring $100 Million at Auction
September 9, 2016 – Utah’s High West Distillery is on the auction block, according to Bloomberg News, which cites sources familiar with the company’s plans. According… Read More
Buffalo Trace Releases 2016 Antique Collection Whiskies
September 7, 2016 – Buffalo Trace is out with the 2016 edition of its highly-regarded Antique Collection, including the first new edition of 18-year-old Sazerac… Read More
Episode 605: September 4, 2016
This week, we’ll visit the Sherry capital of the world…Jerez de la Frontera in Spain. The sherry casks that many whisky makers depend on come… Read More
Redbreast Adds to Range with New Lustau Edition
September 1, 2016 – Irish Distillers is expanding the Redbreast line of single pot still Irish whiskies with a new expression that highlights the brand’s… Read More
Episode 604: August 28, 2016
This week, we’re in Sweden visiting Box Distillery for a follow-up to our 2014 visit, and Box is making some big changes six years after… Read More