George Washington’s original whiskey distillery at his Mount Vernon estate in Virginia operated from 1797 until shortly after his death in 1799. In 2007, the… 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.
A Snowflake Whiskey in the Rocky Mountains
On the first Saturday each December, Stranahan’s Distillery in Denver releases its annual Snowflake limited-edition single malt whiskey. The release party has become more than… Read More
A $60,000 Whisky Tasting: The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter 3
What’s it like to taste five rare whiskies worth $60,000? In our latest “One on One” tasting, we’ll sit down with Gemma Paterson of The… Read More
Our Position on the “Net Neutrality” Debate
November 28, 2017 – On December 14, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission will hold a hearing and vote on the “Restoring Internet Freedom” rule making… Read More
French Police Search for Whisky Thieves after $793,000 Burglary
November 14, 2017 – Police in Paris are investigating what may well be one of the largest whisky thefts on record after an audacious team… Read More
One on One: Tasting Corby’s Northern Border Collection Rare Release Whiskies with Don Livermore
Corby’s release of the four whiskies in the Northern Border Collection Rare Release series should be enough to convince even the most diehard skeptic of… Read More
Stoli Group Plans to Reshape Bardstown with Kentucky Owl Park
November 10, 2017 – Kentucky’s Bourbon boom is getting another shot in the arm, as Stoli Group has now officially confirmed its widely-rumored plans to… Read More
Reviving Whiskey Distilling in Dublin’s Liberties
Dublin’s Liberties neighborhood was once the center of the whiskey universe at a time when Irish Whiskey ruled the world more than 100 years ago.… Read More
Single Malts a Bright Spot for Scotch Whisky Exports
October 30, 2017 – Single Malt Scotch Whiskies are one of the few bright spots in the latest report on Scotland’s whisky exports from the… Read More
Empire State Distillers Create New Empire Rye Category
October 22, 2017 – New York’s nickname is the Empire State, and of course, that is where New York City’s landmark Empire State Building gets its… Read More
Selling Whiskey in a Whisky World
The boom in Bourbon and American Whiskey sales isn’t just a North American phenomenon. Whisky lovers around the world are demanding Bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey, and… Read More
Heaven Hill Completes $25 Million Bernheim Distillery Expansion
October 18, 2017 – The largest Bourbon distillery in Kentucky isn’t located on a hillside surrounded by farms or pastures with grazing Thoroughbreds. As of… Read More