July 31, 2015 – Kentucky distillers will sit down with investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s office and other agencies next month to discuss the… 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.
France’s Glann ar Mor Distillery To Stay Open…For Now
July 30, 2015 – Just two weeks before France’s Glann ar Mor Distillery was scheduled to close in a dispute with French officials over proposed… Read More
Maker’s Mark 2, Class-Action Attorneys 0
July 29, 2015 – A California federal judge has dismissed the class-action lawsuit filed last December accusing Maker’s Mark Bourbon of defrauding consumers with the… Read More
Silver Trail Distillery Explosion Ruled Accidental
July 28, 2015 – Investigators with the Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s office have ruled the April 24 explosion at the Silver Trail Distillery an accident,… Read More
Old Pogue, New Pogues…No Problem
July 27, 2015 – There aren’t any Pogues in The Pogues, the Celtic punk rock band that got its start in London more than 30… Read More
New Whiskies from Tomatin, Tullamore D.E.W., & The Pogues
July 27, 2015 – It’s that time of year when whisky producers start unveiling their new releases for the fall heading into the holiday gifting… Read More
New Legal Protection for Irish Whiskey
July 27, 2015 – Irish Whiskey will soon have the same protected status as Scotch Whisky, Champagne, and other unique products under new regulations announced… Read More
Bladnoch To Resume Production Under New Ownership
July 27, 2015 – More than a year after entering administration, Bladnoch Distillery’s future has been preserved with the sale of the Lowlands distillery to… Read More
Templeton Rye Settlement To Cost $2.5 Million
July 23, 2015 – Templeton Rye Spirits LLC will be on the hook for up to $2.5 million dollars in damages and legal fees following… Read More
Sainsbury’s House Highland Malt Wins IWSC Trophy
July 23, 2015 – Ever looked at a “house brand” whisky and wondered whether it was worth buying, even at a lower price than official… Read More
Whiskey Row Fire Delays Old Forester Project Until 2017
July 22, 2015 – Brown-Forman executives held a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony today in Louisville for the $45 million Old Forester Distillery project to be built… Read More
MGP Ingredients Releases Metze’s Select Bourbon
July 21, 2015 – The 170-year-old distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana has gone through many name changes in recent years after being known as the Seagram’s… Read More