It’s a perfect storm…the combination of import tariffs and a soft U.S. economy have caused Scotch Whisky exports to fall in 2025 for the second… Read More
Stories
Whisky is a passion to explore. From the history of the spirit to the evolution of the industry, the story of whisky helps fuel that passion. Often, it’s easy to forget that whisky is also a global multibillion dollar industry. The stories of whisky — from news and new releases to in-depth inquires and what goes on behind the label — blend together to help us appreciate the spirit of whisky.
E&J Gallo to Acquire Four Roses Bourbon
The family-owned E&J Gallo has agreed to buy the Four Roses distillery and Bourbon brand from Japan’s Kirin Holdings for approximately $764 million, subject to… Read More
Diageo to Close Clynelish Visitors Centre
Just three years after investing in a complete renovation, Diageo has decided to shutter the visitors centre at Clynelish Distillery in the Scottish Highlands. In… Read More
Ford Reinforces Threat to Boycott Crown Royal
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is doubling down on his pledge to remove Diageo’s Crown Royal Canadian Whisky from Liquor Control Board of Ontario retail stores… Read More
Beam To Shutter Main Distillery For 2026
The James B. Beam Distilling Company dates back to 1935, when Colonel James Beam built his new distillery in Happy Hollow after the end of… Read More
Gordon & MacPhail Unveils 85-Year-Old Glenlivet
Gordon & MacPhail, known for its extra-aged single malt whiskies, has released the oldest-ever single malt (as of this writing), an 85-year-old whisky distilled at… Read More
Thieves Strike Westland Distillery
Skagit County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the brazen theft of nearly $1 million worth of whiskey from Westland Distillery. On July 31, a truck pulled… Read More
Diageo Pauses Distilling at Balcones, Dickel, and Teaninich
Diageo, citing a need to re-evaluate “productivity goals,” has halted production at Balcones Distilling in Waco, Texas, the Cascade Hollow Distillery in Tullahoma, Tennessee, and… Read More
Diageo to Shutter Canadian Bottling Plant
Diageo plans to close its main Crown Royal bottling plant in Amherstburg, Ontario next February, eliminating at least 170 jobs. The drinks giant plans to… Read More
Uncle Nearest, Founders Hit With $100 Million Lawsuit
A Louisville-based lender is suing Uncle Nearest Tennessee Whiskey and founders Fawn and Keith Weaver for more than $100 million, accusing the defendants of defaulting… Read More
Morris, Beam Top the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Class of 2025
The Kentucky Distillers Association has announced the Class of 2025 for the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, led by Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award winner… Read More
India to Cut Scotch Whisky Tariffs
After years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have finally reached a free trade agreement that will halve India’s 150% tariff on Scotch Whisky… Read More
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