January 7, 2016 – While most Scotch Whisky distillers have been lucky to avoid major problems from flooding caused by more than two weeks of… 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.
Changes Coming For Longmorn Single Malt
January 7, 2016 – For the last nine years, the only distillery bottling of Longmorn has been the 16-year-old single malt from the Speyside distillery.… Read More
Distillers Largely Free of Holiday Flood Damage So Far
January 3, 2016 – With heavy rain still slamming parts of Scotland and flood advisories in place, distillers returning from holiday shutdowns are assessing what… Read More
European Court of Justice Rejects Scotland’s Minimum Unit Pricing Plan
December 23, 2015 – The European Court of Justice handed Scotch Whisky producers an early Christmas present today, ruling that the Scottish Government’s plan to… Read More
Episode 567: December 19, 2015
This week, we’ll look at the business behind the whiskies we drink – and investors hope to profit from. More investors are looking seriously at… Read More
Diageo’s Venture Capital Unit Adds Australian Whisky to Portfolio
December 17, 2015 – Distill Ventures, Diageo’s in-house venture capital unit, has made its second major investment in the world whisky sector this month with… Read More
William Grant & Sons CEO Stepping Down
December 17, 2015 – William Grant & Sons CEO Stella David is stepping down as CEO of the family-owned spirits company at the end of… Read More
Warm Weather Not Stopping Maker’s Mark Holiday Coat Drive
December 15, 2015 – Even though unseasonably warm weather along the US East Coast means most winter coats are still in the closet, hundreds of… Read More
Interview: Waterford Distillery Founder Mark Reynier
December 13, 2015 – Ireland’s newest distillery came to life this past week when the stills were fired up for the first time at Waterford… Read More
First Still Run a Success at Ireland’s Waterford Distillery
December 9, 2015 – 14 years ago, Ruari Reynier was an infant when he helped his parents Mark and Maureen inaugurate the revived Bruichladdich Distillery… Read More
Ireland’s Newest Distillery Is Coming To Life
December 7, 2015 – The still that sat for years outside Islay’s Bruichladdich Distillery has come to life again, 242 miles away in Waterford, Ireland.… Read More
Diageo Invests In Danish Whisky Distillery
December 4, 2015 – In one of the largest investments for its Distill Ventures unit, Diageo will invest around 100 million Danish kroner (approximately $14.6 million… Read More
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