March 11, 2013 – The U.S. Interior Department has declared what’s known today as Buffalo Trace Distillery as a National Historic Landmark, making it only… 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 Dalmore Adds Valour to Travel Retail Lineup
March 11, 2013 – The Dalmore is releasing a new travel retail expression, Valour, for the travel retail market. It will initially be available at… Read More
Knappogue Castle Adds 16-Year-Old to Twin Wood Series
March 11, 2013 – Just weeks after releasing a 14-year-old version of its Knappogue Castle Twin Wood Irish Whiskey, Castle Brands is coming out with… Read More
Buffalo Trace Working on “Stagg Jr.” Bourbon
While Buffalo Trace is not commenting on reports that a so-called “Baby Stagg” version of its George T. Stagg Bourbon is in development, public records… Read More
Pike Creek Canadian Whisky Headed for U.S.
One of the new whiskies in the 2012 Canadian Whisky Awards was Pike Creek from Corby’s (Pernod Ricard), distilled at the Hiram Walker Distillery in… Read More
Diageo Releases Second Edition in Johnnie Walker Explorers’ Club Series
March 7, 2013 – The second edition in the Johnnie Walker Explorers’ Club series of travel retail releases is now available worldwide. “The Gold Route”… Read More
Jefferson’s Presidential Select Bourbon Reaches “Legal Age”
Jefferson’s Presidential Select, produced by Castle Brands, is releasing a new 21-year-old Bourbon with limited availability starting April 1, 2013. The whiskey comes from an… Read More
Heaven Hill Unveils Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon
Heaven Hill is shipping a limited-edition release of its Elijah Craig Bourbon to retailers in the U.S. this month. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof will be… Read More
Ichiro Akuto’s Japanese Whiskies Coming to U.S. Market
Japanese whisky maker Ichiro Akuto has reached an agreement that American whisky lovers have been waiting for for years. In an email exchange this weekend,… Read More
Ranger Creek to Release Rimfire Smoked Texas Whiskey
San Antonio-based Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling will release Rimfire Smoked Texas Whiskey on March 21, with a series of tasting events in San Antonio,… Read More
Jim Beam Launches Jacob’s Ghost White Whiskey
Jim Beam has entered the “white whiskey” category popular with bartenders by launching “Jacob’s Ghost”, named in honor of Jacob (Boehm) Beam, the Beam family’s… Read More
Dickel Reality Show Hits Hulu
Diageo’s George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey has teamed up with the producers of reality shows “Deadliest Catch” and “Ice Road Truckers” for a reality series to… Read More