November 19, 2015 – Canadians are cheering the selection of Crown Royal’s Northern Harvest Rye as the 2016 Whisky Bible’s overall “World Whisky of the… Read More
Mark Gillespie
I'm the host and executive producer of WhiskyCast.India’s Amrut Releases Spectrum 5-Wood Single Malt
November 18, 2015 – The term “5-wood” is normally used only by golfers, but it describes the latest release from India’s Amrut distillery, and technically,… Read More
New Scotch Whiskies From Dewar’s & Grant’s
November 16, 2015 – The holidays are bringing more new whiskies, with new releases announced from Dewar’s and Grant’s at both ends of the price… Read More
Episode 562: November 14, 2015
As we begin the 11th year of WhiskyCast, we’re taking a look back this week to catch up with some of the friends we’ve made… Read More
Bonhams Returns to US Whisky Auction Market
November 12, 2015 – Nearly 18 months after pulling out of the US whisky auction market, Bonhams is returning to one of the world’s largest… Read More
Episode 561: November 7, 2015
Scotland’s Glenturret Distillery celebrated its 240th anniversary this week by gathering 240 people at The Famous Grouse Experience for a toast, and by announcing the… Read More
Trademark Battle Pits David Against Kentucky’s Goliath
November 6, 2015 – “I love the Cats…I’m a big basketball fan!” Like many people around the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Colin Fultz lives and dies… Read More
Making a Whisky Glass: Don’t Try This At Home!
Whisky glasses come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and while most of us have our own personal favorite style of glass, they all… Read More
New Whiskies From Ballantine’s, Teeling, Angel’s Envy & More
November 5, 2015 – With the holidays approaching, whisky makers are stepping up their releases to take advantage of the busiest period of the year… Read More
Scotch Whisky Exports Showing Signs of Improvement
November 5, 2015 – Scotch Whisky exports appear to be turning a corner following disappointing results in 2014, according to new export data released today by… Read More
Appeals Court Rules Against Diageo in Whisky Fungus Lawsuit
November 3, 2015 – A lawsuit filed on behalf of Louisville residents living near Diageo’s Stitzel-Weller Distillery over damage linked to so-called “whisky fungus” can… Read More
Compass Box’s Glaser: Transparency in Scotch Whisky “Sadly” Illegal
November 3, 2015 – “I’m not clear on who in the world in our industry would be pushing for less transparency and why they might… Read More