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
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 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
SWA’s Frost Wants to Help Solve Alcohol Abuse Problems
October 18, 2015 – “There’s definitely more to be done, and we, the industry, want to be part of making that better,” says Scotch Whisky… Read More
“A Perfect Whiskey” Goes on the Block in Boston
October 17, 2015 – Pre-Prohibition Bourbons come up fairly regularly at auctions, but it’s rare that a whiskey estimated to be from around 1880 becomes… Read More
Redbreast 21 Named Irish Whiskey of the Year
October 16, 2015 – For the second consecutive year, Redbreast 21 has taken top honors as the “Irish Whiskey of the Year” in the Irish… Read More
The Balvenie Honors Malt Master David Stewart with New Collection
October 15, 2015 – William Grant & Sons is releasing a new series of single malt whiskies over the next five years to honor longtime… Read More
Rev. Elijah’s 18-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon is Back!
October 15, 2015 – After three long years of prayers from devoted Bourbon lovers, Heaven Hill has brought back the Elijah Craig 18 Year Old Single… Read More
“Pappy” Mania Likely To Reach New Levels With 2015 Releases
October 14, 2015 – Perhaps one should shed a tear this fall for the whiskey sellers of the world…those poor, downtrodden souls who will be… Read More
Scottish Distillers Unveil George Washington’s Single Malt for Charity
October 13, 2015 – George Washington never made single malt whiskey in the distillery on his Mount Vernon estate near Washington, but was one of… Read More
Ardmore Gets More Love From Beam Suntory with New Port Wood Finish
October 12, 2015 – After years of being thought of as a “blender’s malt,” Beam Suntory is focusing more attention on its single malts from… Read More
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