July 31, 2017 – Douglas Laing & Co. will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2018, and the family-owned Scotch Whisky blender and independent bottler hopes… 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.

Heaven Hill Unveils 2017 Parker’s Heritage Collection Bourbon
July 19, 2017 – Wth Parker Beam’s passing in January of complications from ALS, this year’s release of Heaven Hill’s annual Parker’s Heritage Collection whiskey… Read More
Stock Spirits Takes Stake in Quintessential’s Irish Whiskey Business
July 17, 2017 – Quintessential Brands has sold a 25 percent stake in its Irish Whiskey subsidiary to Stock Spirits, the London-based drinks company with… Read More
Möet Hennessy Enters American Whiskey with Woodinville Acquisition
July 12, 2017 – Another major spirits company has entered the American artisan distilling market, as Möet Hennessy has acquired the Woodinville Whiskey Company in… Read More
Billy Walker Back in Whisky Business with Glenallachie Deal
July 12, 2017 – It didn’t take long for Scotch Whisky veteran Billy Walker to get back to work after turning over blending responsibilities at… Read More
Nant Distillery Receivers Agree on Terms with Australian Whisky Holdings
July 11, 2017 – The future of Nant Distillery appears to be clearer now that a tentative agreement has been reached between the distillery’s receivers… Read More
Bourbon Potential European Union Target in Trade Dispute
July 7, 2017 – U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to imports of European-produced steel could spark a backlash against Bourbon and other American whiskies by… Read More
Islay’s Bunnahabhain Distillery In For £11 Million Upgrade Project
July 6, 2017 – Of Islay’s eight working whisky distilleries, Bunnahabhain is the hardest to visit. To get there, one turns off A846, the road… Read More
Chip Tate Gets Federal Distillery Permit, Tate & Co. Distillery Plans Moving Forward
July 5, 2017 – The often-delayed debut of maverick distiller Chip Tate’s second act in the whisky business is a step closer to fruition, now… Read More
Bacardi Takes a Stake in Ireland with Teeling Whiskey Deal
June 30, 2017 – With Irish Whiskey sales continuing to grow in the United States and worldwide, Bacardi Limited has decided to enter the market.… Read More
Distillers Lobby to Overturn Proposed Trump Budget Cuts
June 23, 2017 – The annual budget battle between the White House and Capitol Hill is escalating to a new level this summer as the… Read More
WhistlePig Rye Up For Sale in Craft Distilling “Feeding Frenzy”
June 23, 2017 – The owners of WhistlePig Rye, the occasionally controversial but highly regarded Vermont whiskey distiller and bottler, have decided to consider offers… Read More