May 20, 2015 – A tenth person has been indicted in connection with a series of thefts from Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey distilleries dating… 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.
The Glenrothes Adds To Extraordinary Cask Collection
May 18, 2015 – The Glenrothes only releases one new addition to its Extraordinary Cask Collection each year, and this year’s release comes from a… Read More
Lumsden Empties His Cabinet For Ardbeg Perpetuum
May 18, 2015 – Islay’s Ardbeg Distillery will celebrate its 200th anniversary later this month during the Islay Festival of Malt & Music, and while… Read More
Benromach Unveils New 15-Year-Old Single Malt
May 18, 2015 – It’s been 17 years since Gordon & MacPhail reopened Benromach Distillery in Speyside, and the distillery is now releasing a new… Read More
Irish Whiskey Producers Aim For Increased Market Share
May 15, 2015 – During the “golden age” of Irish Whiskey in the late 1800’s, Irish Whiskey was more popular worldwide than Scotch or any… Read More
Irish Water Hits Distillery Project With €500,000 Bill
May 15, 2015 – Bernard Walsh’s Walsh Whiskey Distillery is still several months away from producing its first spirit, but the fledgling project is already… Read More
Silver Trail Distillery Explosion Victim Kyle Rogers Dead at 27
May 12, 2015 – Kyle Rogers, the younger of the two cousins critically burned in a distillery explosion April 24, died Monday night at Vanderbilt University Medical… Read More
Burn Stewart, Wemyss Take Different Tacks on Age Statements
May 11, 2015 – With the debate over the merits of age statements sparking division among whisky lovers, two Scotch Whisky producers took different positions… Read More
Ardbeg Perpetuum Demand Crashes Web Site
May 11, 2015 – Perpetuum, this year’s Ardbeg limited-edition release, went on sale for Ardbeg Committee members last Monday (May 4) through the distillery’s online… Read More
Battle Over Bomberger’s Whiskey Brand Heading to Court
May 10, 2015 – Chatham Imports, the owner of Michter’s, has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the investor group hoping to revive the old… Read More
Maker’s Mark Wins “Handmade” Case in Florida
May 5, 2015 – While the “handmade” class-action lawsuit against Maker’s Mark in California remains in the hands of a San Diego federal court judge,… Read More
Spirit of Speyside Festival Visitors Pick Winning Whiskies
May 4, 2015 – Chivas Brothers distilleries took two of the three awards in the 2015 Spirit of Speyside Festival Whisky Awards. Festival visitors voted… Read More