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
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.
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
Scotch Whisky Industry Boiling Over Proposed Water Limits
The Scottish Parliament has approved legislation banning industrial firms from using more than 10 million liters of water per day in an attempt to conserve… Read More
Beam Sued for $100 Million Over Irish Whiskey Supplies
March 4, 2013 – Beam Inc. has been sued in federal court by Sidney Frank Importing Co. over a contract to supply bulk whiskey used… Read More
Glenmorangie Invites Fans to Design New Dram
Glenmorangie is kicking off a new Cask Masters program this weekend at the Universal Whisky Experience in Las Vegas, as well as through the Glenmorangie… Read More
Hellyers Road to Teach French to Say G’Day, Mate!
If you’ve heard WhiskyCast coverage of Whisky Live Paris for the last several years, you’ve likely heard Mark Littler of Hellyers Road Distillery in Australia.… Read More
Edrington Group Fined For 2011 Warehouse Fire
The UK’s Health & Safety Executive has fined Edrington Group £40,000 GBP ($61,600 USD) for safety violations blamed in a 2011 warehouse fire at the company’s… Read More
Chivas CEO To Swap Jobs With Pernod Ricard Colleague
Chivas Brothers Chairman and CEO Christian Porta is returning to Paris this July in a job swap with Laurent Lacassagne, his counterpart at Pernod Ricard… Read More
Chivas Brothers Flushes Whisky Down the Drain
Chivas Brothers is investigating an incident at its Dumbarton bottling plant in Scotland after a mixup led to thousands of liters of whisky being flushed… Read More
Woodford Reserve Unveils 2013 Kentucky Derby Bottle
Woodford Reserve is marking its 15th year as the “Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby®” with its annual Derby commemorative bottle. This year’s “Greatest Two… Read More
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