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
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.
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
Campari Takes Minority Stake in Capevin
Campari Group has acquired a 14.6% stake in the owner of Scotland’s Bunnahabhain, Deanston, and Tobermory distilleries for $92 million. The Italian company bought the… Read More
Craft Distillers Suffer Declining Sales in 2023
Craft distillers are not immune to the problems facing the larger spirits industry, as a new report from the American Craft Spirits Association and Park… Read More
Sweden’s Mackmyra Distillery Files for Bankruptcy
25 years after a group of friends decided to get into the whisky business during an apres-ski hot tub party, Sweden’s Mackmyra Distillery has filed… Read More
Pernod Ricard Forms North American Distillers Unit
Pernod Ricard, the number-two spirits company, is creating a new unit to manage its North American Whiskey brands and production. Veteran Pernod Ricard executive Richard… Read More
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