Seven inductees will join the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, including noted Bourbon author Fred Minnick and Wilderness Trail Distillery co-founders Shane Baker and Dr.… 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.
The Week’s Whisky News
July 2, 2026 — Here are a few of the week’s whisky headlines… India Just Agreed to Cut Scotch Tariffs From 150% to 40% —… Read More
Edrington Sells Wyoming Whiskey to Local Investment Group
Eight years after investing in Wyoming Whiskey, Edrington has sold its 80% stake in the distillery to a Wyoming-based investment group led by co-founder David… Read More
This Week in Whisky News
Here’s a consumer-impact focused scan of the last week across Scotch, bourbon, Irish, Japanese, and world whisky. Links go to the original reporting/announcements. Bacardi takes… Read More
Trump to Remove Tariffs on Scotch Whisky
U.S. President Donald Trump will remove the import tariffs on Scotch Whisky following a state visit this week from King Charles. In a Truth Social… Read More
Japanese Whisky’s Age Statement Comeback Is the Most Important Shift in the Category in a Decade
Where This Started: The NAS Era and What Caused It To understand why Nikka Miyagikyo’s return with a 10-year age statement is significant, you need… Read More
The Four Roses Sale Is Just the Opening Act — The Whole Bourbon Industry Is Being Reshuffled
What You Think You Know Gallo bought Four Roses for $775 million. Brent Elliott is staying. The liquid isn’t changing. Move on. That’s the surface… Read More
The Week’s Whisky News Roundup
Your consumer-focused roundup of what’s happening in the world of whisky — and what it means for your glass and your wallet. Scotch Is Disappearing… Read More
Trade Friction Cuts Into U.S. Spirits Exports
A combination of ongoing trade friction, retaliatory actions, and a sagging economy combined to cut U.S. spirits exports in 2025 by 3.8%, according to new… Read More
Waterford Distillery Sold to Tennessee Distilling Group
Nearly 18 months after Ireland’s Waterford Distillery closed, the plant and Waterford’s intellectual property have been purchased for €6 million by Tennessee Distilling Group, which… Read More
Tariffs, Economy Cause Scotch Whisky Exports to Slump
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
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
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