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
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.
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
Heaven Hill Fills Barrel #6,500,000
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
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



