December 16, 2016 – Ten years ago, when Taiwanese industrialist Y.T. Lee turned the handle on the spirit safe for the first time at King… 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.
Pernod Ricard CEO Calls Smooth Ambler Deal a “Win-Win Partnership”
December 13, 2016 – Pernod Ricard chairman and chief executive Alexandre Ricard understands the concerns expressed by some whiskey lovers on social media over his… Read More
Beam Suntory Raising Price, Limiting Releases of Booker’s Bourbon
December 9, 2016 – With global Bourbon demand at an all-time high, Beam Suntory has decided to make Booker Noe’s namesake whiskey, Booker’s Bourbon, a… Read More
Irish Whiskey Distillers Set Ambitious Tourism Goal
December 9, 2016 – Irish Whiskey has been one of the fastest-growing segments of the global whiskey market for the last several years, and Ireland’s… Read More
Dealmaking Continues in Craft Distilling As Pernod Ricard Acquires Smooth Ambler
December 8, 2016 – Smooth Ambler Spirits’ Old Scout was named the “Best Single Barrel Bourbon in the World” in Whisky Magazine’s 2016 World Whiskies… Read More
The WhiskyCast Holiday Gift Guide
What do you give the whisky lover on your holiday list? It’s easy to pick up a bottle of whisky, but let’s say your giftee… Read More
Inver House Named Distiller of the Year in Icons of Whisky Scotland Round
December 2, 2016 – International Beverage’s Inver House Distillers division took Distiller of the Year honors in the Scotland round of Whisky Magazine’s annual Icons… Read More
Rémy Cointreau to Acquire Seattle’s Westland Distillery
December 1, 2016 – Rémy Cointreau is making its second whiskey acquisition in recent weeks, with the announcement today that the Paris-based company is acquiring… Read More
Bruichladdich Busy with Black Art 5, New 10-Year-Old Single Malts
November 4, 2016 – While Bruichladdich master blender Adam Hannett was in New York City this week for a series of tastings around Whisky Advocate’s… Read More
Canada’s Fort McMurray Fire Leads to “Beast” of a Whisky
October 27, 2016 – Months after one of Canada’s worst wildfires scorched nearly 1.5 million acres of the Alberta prairie, forcing thousands of people to flee… Read More
Evan & Elijah Running to “Make America Thirsty Again”
October 27, 2016 – As Americans prepare for the most contentious presidential election in recent memory, with many voters holding their noses to pick one… Read More
Scotch Whisky Association CEO Returning to UK Government
October 25, 2016 – Scotch Whisky Association chief executive David Frost is leaving the Edinburgh-based trade association, and will return to government service as a… Read More
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