August 2, 2016 – Evan Cattanach was one of the giants of the Scotch Whisky industry, in size and in stature. Standing well over six… 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.
Dingle’s Oliver Hughes: 1961-2016
July 31, 2016 – Oliver Hughes, the founder of Ireland’s Dingle Distillery and the Porterhouse Group of pubs, died Saturday at his home in Dublin.… Read More
Scotch Whiskies Dominate International Wine & Spirit Competition
July 27, 2016 – Scotch whiskies were the overall winner in the 2016 International Wine & Spirit Competition, with more than 400 gold medals awarded… Read More
Democratic Convention Gives Philadelphia Distillers a Chance to Shine
July 25, 2016 – Stepping over the footings for a wall in an old Philadelphia foundry, it’s hard to see a link between the construction… Read More
Diageo Open to Distilling at Dallas Dhu Museum
July 25, 2016 – After a Scottish parliamentarian’s suggestion that Diageo turn over the title and rights to the long-closed Dallas Dhu distillery in Speyside… Read More
Scotch Malt Whisky Society Plans Major US Expansion
July 20, 2016 – Sixteen months after acquiring the Scotch Malt Whisky Society from The Glenmorangie Company, the society’s new owners are making a major… Read More
Dickel’s Henley Rejoins Mentor at Popcorn Sutton with Plans for Aged Whiskey
July 18, 2016 – George Dickel head distiller Allisa Henley has left Diageo’s Tullahoma, Tennessee distillery to join the upstart Popcorn Sutton Distillery as its… Read More
Political Conventions About the “Party” for Distilled Spirits Council
July 13, 2016 – It’s almost as much of a American political convention tradition as funny hats, the phrase “the great state of…”, and the… Read More
The Balvenie’s David Stewart Hono(u)red by Queen Elizabeth
July 5, 2016 – The Balvenie’s longtime malt master, David Stewart, has virtually every award that can be presented to someone in the whisky industry… Read More
Brexit Vote Means Uncertainty for Scotch Whisky Industry
June 24, 2016 – Thursday’s stunning victory for supporters of the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union means the one thing Scotch Whisky industry… Read More
Canadian Parliament’s “Official Whisky” Is a Scotch
June 11, 2016 – Imagine the outcry in France if politicians served a California sparkling wine instead of Champagne at official events? While Canadian Whisky… Read More
Unexpected Find Leads to Oldest George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey
June 11, 2016 – Allisa Henley has been the distiller at Diageo’s George Dickel Distillery in Tullahoma, Tennessee for about two years now, but there… Read More