A rickhouse worker died Thursday morning in a fall at Heaven Hill’s main campus in Bardstown, according to the Nelson County Sheriff’s office. The worker… 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.
TTB Issues Final Standard for American Single Malt Whiskey
After more than seven years of lobbying, the Treasury Department’s Tax & Trade Bureau has finally issued a formal “standard of identity” for American Single… Read More
Kentucky Distillers Set New Production Records
At a time when Bourbon inventories are spiking and sales are slowing, it comes as no surprise that Kentucky’s Bourbon distillers set new records for… Read More
Waterford’s Reynier: “I’ve Got Myself to Blame”
“I’m not going to point the finger at anybody or moan or blame anybody, it’s my business plan, it was my project and my idea,… Read More
Waterford Distillery Enters Receivership
Waterford Distillery, founded by industry maverick Mark Reynier, has closed and entered receivership following an emergency board meeting earlier this week. The move follows several… Read More
Trump Tariffs to Hit Canadian Whisky
President-elect Donald Trump plans to use his emergency powers to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico upon taking office in… Read More
Proper No. Twelve Whiskey Cutting Ties with Conor McGregor
Proximo Spirits, the owners of the Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey brand, is cutting ties with the brand’s founder and spokesman, MMA fighter Conor McGregor.… Read More
What Trump’s Victory Means for Whisky Lovers
Donald Trump’s historic victory Tuesday night has his critics crying in their drams. Those drams are likely to become more expensive in a second Trump… Read More
Bacardi Completes Upgrades at Aultmore Distillery
Bacardi has completed a £15 million project to upgrade its Aultmore Distillery in Speyside. The project includes a new tun room, still house, and boiler… Read More
Scotch Whisky Association Blasts UK Excise Tax Hike
The Scotch Whisky industry is accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government of going back on its campaign promise to back Scotch makers “to the hilt.”… Read More
Buffalo Trace Releases 2024 Antique Collection
Buffalo Trace Distillery has unveiled the annual Antique Collection, with five whiskies ranging from the George T. Stagg uncut and unfiltered Bourbon to the Sazerac… Read More
Edrington Sells The Famous Grouse
Edrington’s leading blended Scotch whisky brand, The Famous Grouse, is being sold to William Grant & Sons for an undisclosed amount. The deal, which still… Read More
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