In a significant industry change, Diageo chief executive officer Ivan Menezes announced his plans to retire July 1 after 10 years on the job. He’ll… 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.
Kentucky Barrel Tax Repeal Signed Into Law
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear has signed into law a bill that gradually phases out the state’s “barrel tax” on inventories of maturing whiskey. State senators… Read More
Whisky Magazine Presents World Whiskies Awards
Whisky Magazine handed out its annual World Whiskies Awards March 30 in London, and there were some surprises among the winners. M&H Elements Sherry… Read More
New Releases & Glen Grant Unveils New 21-Year-Old Single Malt
The first of this week’s new releases features Glen Grant. Glen Grant has introduced the oldest permanent addition to its range with a new 21-year-old… Read More
Supreme Court to Rule on “Bad Spaniel’s” Trademark Lawsuit
March 22, 2023 – In a nearly 90-minute hearing punctuated with laughter, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit over whether… Read More
Chancellor Slams Whisky Industry With Tax Hike
March 15, 2023 – The Scotch Whisky Association’s pleas for a freeze on excise duty fell on deaf ears, as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s new budget… Read More
American Spirits Exports Reach Record High
American distillers exported a record $2.06 billion in spirits during 2022, a 30 percent gain over 2021 as the temporary end of tariffs on Bourbons… Read More
Whisky Fungus Lawsuit Halts Work on Jack Daniel’s Warehouse
Jack Daniel’s is being ordered to stop work on a new whisky warehouse being built near the distillery in Lincoln County, Tennessee. The county’s chancellor… Read More
How to Form a Whisky Club
We all know that whisky is best when it’s shared with friends, and whisky clubs are becoming more and more popular…but how do you form… Read More
Barrel Tax Bill Under Consideration in Kentucky Legislature
Kentucky state lawmakers have just 11 legislative days left to consider a bill that would phase out the state’s “barrel tax” on barrels of aging… Read More
Whisky Myths & Misconceptions
February 19, 2023 – There are a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding whisky, and every so often, we need to puncture those myths and shed… Read More
The Bourbon Barrel Problem
In 2021, Kentucky distillers filled 2-point-6 million bourbon barrels. Each one of those barrels was a new, charred oak barrel…just like the law requires. Other states… Read More
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