The “Smokin” in the headline isn’t an adjective, but the actual name for the new Blended Scotch whisky from Duncan Taylor. In an email to… 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 Tradition of “Dramming”
This is one of those interviews that never wound up being included in a WhiskyCast HD episode, only because I didn’t have enough other video… Read More
Tuthilltown Resumes Distilling After Fire
Tuthilltown Distillery in Gardiner, New York is back to full production after a fire last September caused extensive damage to the stillroom. “We moved all… Read More
Angel’s Envy To Release Rye Whiskey in June
February 24, 2013 – Louisville Distilling Company plans to release Angel’s Envy Rye in June, joining the Angel’s Envy Bourbon in the company’s core range.… Read More
Highland Park Launches Warrior Series
First, Highland Park launched a series of single malts honoring Orkney legends like Earl Haakon. Then came the Valhalla Collection, starting with Thor and the… Read More
Loch Lomond, Glen Scotia Distilleries on the Block
According to The Scotsman, the family-owned Loch Lomond Distillery has been put up for sale by owner Sandy Bulloch. The paper’s sources indicate Bulloch has… Read More
Polish Whisky Lovers Get Oldest Karuizawa Single Cask
The oldest known whisky from the now-closed Karuizawa Distillery in Japan has been bottled exclusively for customers of a Polish wealth management firm. Number One… Read More
Fred Noe: Straight Up
On February 13, 2013, I visited the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky with a group of writers to tour Beam’s new Global Innovation Center.… Read More
Talisker Issues Storm Warning
Diageo’s Classic Malts range will be adding a new Talisker expression in early 2013, with plans to add more new Taliskers later this year. Talisker… Read More
Maker’s Mark Changes Course
After a week of controversy surrounding plans to lower the bottling strength (ABV) of its flagship bourbon, Maker’s Mark has reversed the decision. In an… Read More
Maker’s Mark Cuts Its Proof
For the first time since Bill Samuels Sr. introduced Maker’s Mark Bourbon more than 50 years ago, the whisky is being changed. Supply shortages have… Read More
Parker Beam’s 50th Anniversary
Parker Beam celebrated his 50th anniversary in the whiskey business at a celebration on October 23, 2009 at Heaven Hill’s Bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown,… Read More