November 12, 2015 – Nearly 18 months after pulling out of the US whisky auction market, Bonhams is returning to one of the world’s largest… 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.
Trademark Battle Pits David Against Kentucky’s Goliath
November 6, 2015 – “I love the Cats…I’m a big basketball fan!” Like many people around the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Colin Fultz lives and dies… Read More
New Whiskies From Ballantine’s, Teeling, Angel’s Envy & More
November 5, 2015 – With the holidays approaching, whisky makers are stepping up their releases to take advantage of the busiest period of the year… Read More
Scotch Whisky Exports Showing Signs of Improvement
November 5, 2015 – Scotch Whisky exports appear to be turning a corner following disappointing results in 2014, according to new export data released today by… Read More
Appeals Court Rules Against Diageo in Whisky Fungus Lawsuit
November 3, 2015 – A lawsuit filed on behalf of Louisville residents living near Diageo’s Stitzel-Weller Distillery over damage linked to so-called “whisky fungus” can… Read More
Compass Box’s Glaser: Transparency in Scotch Whisky “Sadly” Illegal
November 3, 2015 – “I’m not clear on who in the world in our industry would be pushing for less transparency and why they might… Read More
A Peated Glenrothes? Amazing, But True!
November 2, 2015 – Single malts from The Glenrothes released over the last two decades have been known for their sherries character, since the distillery… Read More
Why Can’t Scotch Whisky Makers Be More Transparent?
November 1, 2015 – In the wake of the latest controversy involving Compass Box’s disclosure of the exact recipes for its two most recent releases,… Read More
Compass Box Faces Criticism Over Too Much Transparency
October 30, 2015 – In its 15 years of producing Scotch Whiskies, Compass Box has had its issues with the larger Scotch Whisky industry. In… Read More
Trademark Suit Filed Over Kentucky’s Old Taylor Distillery Restoration
October 30, 2015 – The inevitable lawsuit could have been predicted from the moment that plans were announced last year to restore the historic Old… Read More
Diageo Opens Vaults for Rare Travel Retail Single Malt Whiskies
October 26, 2015 – Diageo rarely opens its vaults of vintage single malts for the travel retail market, preferring instead to focus on a handful… Read More
Woodford Reserve Turns to Sweet Corn for 2015 Masters Collection Bourbon
October 23, 2015 – There’s a difference between the corn you buy at the grocery store as “corn on the cob” and the corn Bourbon… Read More
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