September 18, 2018 – Just days after the end of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, an earthquake of sorts has hit Bourbon Country with major changes… 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.
Four Roses Responds to Striking Unions, Clarifies Bargaining Stance
September 18, 2018 – With the next round of talks between Four Roses Distillery and its striking workers not expected until at least Friday, the… Read More
Conor McGregor Debuts “Proper No. Twelve” Irish Whiskey
September 18, 2018 – More than a year after announcing his plans to launch his own Irish Whiskey brand during a post-fight news conference, mixed… Read More
No Talks in Four Roses Strike As Kentucky Bourbon Festival Begins
September 12, 2018 – Bardstown, Kentucky, long known as the “Bourbon Capital of the World,” kicked off the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival today with a… Read More
Westward American Single Malt Joins Diageo’s Distill Ventures Portfolio
September 12, 2018 – Diageo’s Distill Ventures unit has made its first investment in the North American whiskey market with a minority stake in Westward… Read More
Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2018
September 11, 2018 – Three new members have been named to the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, while an industry leader will be honored with… Read More
Four Roses Distillery Workers Strike On Eve of Kentucky Bourbon Festival
September 8, 2018 – Just as thousands of Bourbon lovers descend on Kentucky for the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival this coming week, workers at one… Read More
Wyoming Whiskey Joins Forces With Edrington
September 7, 2018 – In the nearly six years since the first bottle of Wyoming Whiskey went on sale December 1, 2012, the wheated Bourbon… Read More
Heaven Hill Challenges Heaven’s Door in Court Over Trademark Infringement
August 22, 2018 – Forget all the puns about “knock, knock, knockin’ on the courthouse door” and other Bob Dylan-related jokes about a legal “shelter… Read More
Cleaning Up Thousands of Bourbon Barrels at Barton 1792 Distillery
On June 22, 2018, half of Warehouse 30 collapsed at the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, spilling around 9,000 barrels of whiskey. The rest… Read More
“W9” Stress Unity At First “Whisky Summit” in Louisville
July 26, 2018 – To show their unity, leaders of the nine major whisky trade organizations planted an American White Oak tree on the corner… Read More
Whisky Summit To Focus On Trade Issues
July 20, 2018 – “We just felt it was time to get the family together…” That’s how Kentucky Distillers Association president Eric Gregory describes the… Read More
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