September 24, 2015 – Sometimes, it pays to look in the corner of an attic…or in this case, a warehouse. When The Glenmorangie Company was… 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.
Bardstown Bourbon Distillery Progressing Toward 2016 Opening
September 24, 2015 – Construction work is underway on the latest addition to Bardstown, Kentucky’s claim as the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” The Bardstown… Read More
Brent Elliott Has Big Shoes to Fill at Four Roses
September 24, 2015 – Brent Elliott has 39 years to go to catch up to his mentor, legendary Four Roses Master Distiller Jim Rutledge. Rutledge… Read More
Heaven Hill Tops US Icons of Whisky Awards
September 24, 2015 – Heaven Hill Brands led the list of winners in Whisky Magazine’s 2016 Icons of Whisky Awards US round, winning Distiller of… Read More
Maker’s Mark Distillery Expansion Nearly Complete
September 24, 2015 – It’ll happen quietly, perhaps with a whoosh of steam or perhaps some banging as steam and mash collide in the still,… Read More
Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2015
September 16, 2015 – The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inducted its 15th class of honorees during a ceremony at My Old Kentucky Home State… Read More
Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Honor Parker Beam
September 16, 2015 – For many people, being inducted into a Hall of Fame is enough of a “lifetime achievement award.” Longtime Heaven Hill Master… Read More
Laphroaig Completes Anniversary Releases With 32-Year-Old Whisky
September 11, 2015 — With less than two weeks until Laphroaig celebrates its 200th anniversary with the annual Laphroaig Live webcast on September 24, the… Read More
Ardbeg Space Experiment Shows Gravity Makes a Difference in Whisky
September 11, 2015 – Only four people know what “whisky” matured in space actually tastes like, and the rest of us can only look at… Read More
Laphroaig’s 18-Year-Old Stocks Drying Up
Updated September 11, 2015 – Laphroaig’s 18-year-old Islay single malt will be fading into history soon, just as peat smoke gradually fades away. Beam Suntory… Read More
Whisky News Briefs
September 8, 2015 – It’s shaping up to be a big week for the whisky industry. In addition to the previously reported releases of the… Read More
Closed Port Dundas Distillery Yields New Whiskies
September 8, 2015 – It’s been five years since Diageo closed its Port Dundas grain whisky distillery in Glasgow, but the drinks giant is releasing… Read More