April 11, 2013 – Weeks after being honored as a finalist in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, Davin de Kergommeaux has taken top honors in… 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.
Four Roses Announces 2013 Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon
April 11, 2013 – Following an early announcement from Master Distiller Jim Rutledge on the April 6 episode of WhiskyCast, the Lawrenceburg, Kentucky distillery has… Read More
The Chicago Club’s Whiskies
Received this email from Andrew Cravatta hoping to find some information on these whiskies. If you have any details you can share, please feel free… Read More
Beam’s Newlands on Maker’s Mark ABV Change: “I Wouldn’t Do It Again”
April 4, 2013 – Beam Inc. North American President Bill Newlands described the company’s decision to reverse course on the controversial Maker’s Mark ABV switch… Read More
American Distilling Institute Announces 2013 Craft Distilling Awards
April 3, 2013 – Devil’s Share Malt Whiskey from Ballast Point Spirits was named Best of Class among whiskies in the 7th annual American Distilling… Read More
Diageo Selects Teaninich Site for New Malt Distillery
April 3, 2013 – Diageo has selected a site next to the existing Teaninich Distillery in the Highlands for its newest malt whisky distillery. The… Read More
New Islay Malts from Laphroaig & Bowmore
April 2, 2013 – Laphroaig is releasing the second in a three-part series of Islay malts exclusively for the travel retail market. Laphroaig QA is… Read More
Scotch Whisky Exports Show Slight Gains in 2012
April 2, 2013 – The world’s fascination with Scotch Whisky continues to grow despite continuing economic pressure in the Eurozone, as Scotch Whisky exports reached… Read More
Mark Reynier Releases His Final Bruichladdich Bottling
March 29, 2013 – Former Bruichladdich managing director Mark Reynier is parting with 250 bottles from the very first cask filled at Bruichladdich after the… Read More
Cutty Sark Teams Up With Caskstrength.net for Special Release
March 28, 2013 – For the first time in its 90-year history, Cutty Sark is releasing a special edition of its blended Scotch whisky in… Read More
SWA Raises Objections to Dewar’s Highlander Honey (Updated)
Editor’s note: This story was updated on March 28, 2013 with a response from Dewar’s. March 22, 2013 – After originally signing off on Bacardi’s… Read More
Kilchoman Adds Loch Gorm Single Malt
March 27, 2013 – Kilchoman, Islay’s youngest distillery, is starting a new series of annual releases. Loch Gorm is named after a loch near the… Read More
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