By Mark Gillespie December 31, 2020 – In March, Sagamore Spirit Distillery president Brian Treacy took a call from the Johns Hopkins Hospital with one… 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.
U.S. To Allow 700ml Whisky Bottles For First Time
December 28, 2020 – Years of frustration from America’s whisky lovers may be near an end, as the federal government is about to open up… Read More
Craft Distillers Win Permanent Break in Federal Excise Taxes
Updated December 28, 2020 – Christmas came a few days early for members of the U.S. craft distilling movement. Last Monday night, both the U.S.… Read More
Irish Whiskey Industry Toasts a Golden Decade
By Mark Gillespie December 4, 2020 – Irish Whiskey makers have had a decade to remember. The years between 2010 and 2019 saw arguably the… Read More
$60 Million Jim Beam Visitors Center to Open in 2021
By Mark Gillespie December 4, 2020 – Beam Suntory’s flagship Jim Beam American Stillhouse attraction in Clermont, Kentucky will remain closed to visitors until late… Read More
Time Running Out for U.S. Distillers on Excise Tax Extension
By Mark Gillespie Updated November 29, 2020 – Craft distillers had a lot to be thankful for over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, but also have… Read More
Covid-19 Complicates Supplies of Crown Royal, Other Spirits
By Mark Gillespie November 11, 2020 – As Americans are drinking more at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s becoming harder to find some popular… Read More
Kentucky Bourbon Diversity & Inclusion Panel to Offer Recommendations
By Mark Gillespie November 8, 2020 – When the Kentucky Distillers Association holds its annual meeting tomorrow, look for some eyes to be opened to… Read More
Rise in Covid-19 Cases Claims More Whisky Events
By Mark Gillespie November 7, 2020 – Government officials in many countries have started imposing a new round of restrictions on public gatherings in an… Read More
Gordon & MacPhail Unveils “The Cairn Distillery”
By Mark Gillespie November 3, 2020 – Gordon & MacPhail’s plans for a new Speyside malt whisky distillery near Grantham-on-Spey in the Cairngorms National Park… Read More
Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Set New Records in 2019
By Mark Gillespie October 31, 2020 – Imagine having to count nearly ten million barrels of whiskey and other spirits by hand. You’d run out… Read More
Book Review: Wright Thompson’s “Pappyland”
By Mark Gillespie October 13, 2020 – Let’s face it…mention Pappy Van Winkle to a whiskey lover and you’ll probably get one of three responses:… Read More
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