March 26, 2013 – Heaven Hill Distilleries reached a milestone Tuesday at its production facility in Bardstown, Kentucky, with the filling of barrel number 6,500,000. Master… 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.
New Releases from Arran, Balblair, The Tweedale Blend, & GlenDronach
March 26, 2013 – Here’s an update on new releases to watch out for over the next couple of months: Arran will release its oldest… Read More
Whisky Magazine Announces 2013 World Whiskies Awards Winners
March 23, 2013 – Ardbeg’s Galileo Islay Single Malt took top honors as the “World’s Best Single Malt” in the 2013 World Whiskies Awards presented… Read More
BenRiach Acquires Glenglassaugh Distillery
March 22, 2013 – The Billy Walker-led investment group behind BenRiach and GlenDronach distilleries has acquired a third distillery with the purchase of Glenglassaugh Distillery… Read More
Whisky Magazine Names Icons of Whisky, Hall of Fame Honorees
March 22, 2013 – Whisky Magazine announced its annual Icons of Whisky Award winners and Hall of Fame honorees Thursday evening (March 21) at a… Read More
Ultimate Spirits Challenge Announces Winners
March 22, 2013 – 11 whiskies from around the world received Chairman’s Trophy honors in the fourth annual Ultimate Spirits Challenge held at the Astor… Read More
Interview: Highland Park’s Gerry Tosh
During the launch party for Highland Park’s Loki single malt in New York City on March 12, 2013, I had a chance to talk with… Read More
Dewar’s Enters Flavored Whisky Market
(Editor’s note: This story was posted on March 15, 2013, and has been updated.) Flavored whiskies have largely been the province of Canadian and American-made… Read More
Historic Scotland Considers Restarting Dallas Dhu
March 14, 2013 – Historic Scotland, the Scottish Government agency responsible for preserving historic sites, has commissioned a feasibility study to examine whether to restart… Read More
Vintage Macallans Lead Latest McTear’s Auction
March 13, 2013 – A 1938 Macallan single malt bottled by Gordon & MacPhail sold for £4,000 ($6,033) at McTear’s on March 13, leading the list… Read More
Highland Park Introduces Loki at New York Launch Party
March 13, 2013 – Highland Park’s latest expression in the Valhalla Collection was unveiled Tuesday (March 12) during a global launch party at The Foundry… Read More
Arran’s Original Master Distiller, Gordon Mitchell, Passes Away
Gordon Mitchell, the first Master Distiller at Arran Distillery, passed away on March 8, 2013. He served as Master Distiller from Arran’s opening in 1995… Read More
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