June 7, 2015 – Habamus Bourbon. That play on the Vatican’s traditional announcement of a new Pope was the way one whisky writer at 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.
Green Spot Gets A Touch of Bordeaux
June 5, 2015 – The much-rumored new version of Green Spot has been unveiled, and it combines the heritage of the Irish Whiskey brand with… Read More
Brown-Forman Enters Irish Whiskey With Slane Castle Deal
June 5, 2015 – Another major player in the whisky business is jumping into the Irish Whiskey sector, as Brown-Forman will spend approximately $50 million… Read More
Diageo To Fight Bulleit Bourbon Class-Action Lawsuit
June 3, 2015 – Diageo’s Bulleit Bourbon is the latest whisky brand to be targeted by two California law firms specializing in class-action lawsuits. A… Read More
New Whiskies From The Glenlivet, Ardmore, Douglas Laing, & Rock Town
June 1, 2015 – Summer is bringing a bunch of new whiskies, with a special emphasis on travel retail offerings during the Northern Hemisphere’s peak… Read More
Ichiro’s Royal Flush Leads Bonhams Bidding in Hong Kong
May 29, 2015 – A royal flush beats every other hand in poker, and a royal spade flush of Ichiro’s Malts beat all of the… Read More
Four Roses Planning $55 Million Expansion
May 28, 2015 – Kentucky economic development officials have approved a package of incentives for a planned $55 million expansion project at the Four Roses… Read More
Scotland’s Distilleries Report 6% Gain in Visitors
May 28, 2015 – Scotland’s whisky distilleries are having a larger impact on the nation’s tourism industry, with the various visitors centers reporting a 6%… Read More
New Distillery Planned for Scotland’s Isle of Raasay
May 28, 2015 – In what may seem like the never-ending quest to build new whisky distilleries in even more remote parts of Scotland, the… Read More
Still Maker Responds To Silver Trail Explosion As Distillers File Lawsuit
May 22, 2015 – While the Kentucky State Fire Marshal has not issued an official cause for the April 24 explosion that leveled Silver Trail… Read More
Not Guilty Pleas In Kentucky Bourbon Thefts
May 22, 2015 – The alleged ringleader of a group charged with stealing Bourbon from Kentucky’s Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey distilleries pleaded not guilty… Read More
This Week’s New Whiskies
May 22, 2015 – Here’s a roundup of new whiskies announced this week… On this week’s episode of WhiskyCast, we had hints of the first… Read More
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