February 14, 2016 – Ailsa Bay Distillery is tucked away inside the William Grant & Sons-owned Girvan distillery complex in Ayrshire, Scotland, and now, nine… 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.
Midleton Dair Ghaelach: Reviving Irish Oak
February 14, 2016 – In a few weeks, a team of foresters will visit a stand of trees at an undisclosed site near Dublin and… Read More
Jack Daniel’s Comes Full Circle With Single Barrel Rye
February 10, 2016 – What started out as a quiet experiment at the Jack Daniel Distillery several years ago has now reached maturity with the… Read More
Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 Debuts in New York City
February 3, 2016 – One of the most-talked about whiskies of 2016 so far made its debut in New York City tonight, as Suntory unveiled… Read More
Whiskey Boom Still Going Strong in U.S.
February 2, 2016 – U.S. whisky sales showed solid growth across the board for the second straight year as overall sales of distilled spirits once… Read More
Another Bernheim Distillery Expansion for Heaven Hill
January 30, 2016 – Heaven Hill plans to invest another $15 million to expand production capacity at its Bernheim Distillery on Louisville’s west side. The… Read More
Nikka Takes Top Honors in Icons of Whisky Awards
January 29, 2016 – Japan’s Nikka Whisky was the big winner in Whisky Magazine’s 2016 Icons of Whisky final preliminary round, winning overall Distiller of… Read More
Hunter Laing Confirms Islay Distillery Plans
January 20, 2016 – It’s hard to keep a secret on Islay, and word has been circulating for months about Hunter Laing & Co.’s interest… Read More
Glenmorangie’s Latest Private Edition Release Inspired By “Sweet Things”
January 19, 2016 – Milsean is the Scots Gaelic word for “sweet things,” and also the name for Glenmorangie’s seventh annual release in its Private… Read More
GlenDronach Releases Latest Edition of Grandeur 25
January 19, 2016 – If 7 is a lucky number, then GlenDronach’s latest batch of Grandeur may hit the jackpot for lucky whisky connoisseurs. The… Read More
Episode 571: January 15, 2016
This week, we’re on location with the first of two episodes from the Victoria Whisky Festival in Victoria, British Columbia. For the last several years,… Read More
Lot 40 Wins Canadian Whisky of the Year Honours
January 14, 2016 – While Crown Royal’s Northern Harvest Rye may be the most-discussed Canadian Whisky in recent memory, Corby’s Lot No. 40 beat out… Read More