(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
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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.
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
Buffalo Trace Distillery Honored as Historic Landmark
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
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
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