April 27, 2015 – Vijay Mallya is fighting demands from the Diageo-controlled board of United Spirits, the Indian-based spirits company he built into one of… 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.
Distillers in Critical Condition After Silver Trail Explosion
April 25, 2015 – Two distillers from Kentucky’s Silver Trail Distillery are in critical condition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville following an explosion and… Read More
“Pardon My Pappy” Campaign Goes Viral
April 25, 2015 – While watching coverage of Franklin County Sheriff Pat Melton’s news conference Tuesday on the indictments of nine people in connection with… Read More
Bruichladdich’s Jim McEwan To Retire in July
April 24, 2015 – If you’re one of the 500 people with tickets for Jim McEwan’s master class during Bruichladdich’s open day next month during… Read More
Evan Williams Releases Derby Festival Bottling
April 23, 2015 – While the Kentucky Derby marks 141 years on Derby Day May 2, the Kentucky Derby Festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary… Read More
9 Indicted in Pappy Van Winkle & Wild Turkey Thefts
April 21, 2015 – From the beginning, Franklin County Sheriff Pat Melton considered the 2013 theft of 65 cases of Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve… Read More
Laphroaig Confirms Limited Return of 15 Year Old
April 20, 2015 – As Laphroaig prepares for its bicentennial celebrations later this year on Islay, the Beam Suntory-owned distillery has officially confirmed the limited… Read More
Maker’s Mark, Keeneland, & Kentucky Basketball
April 15, 2015 – For the last 19 years, Maker’s Mark has produced what’s become known as the “Keeneland Bottle” – a limited-edition bottle sold… Read More
Woodford Reserve Begins $1,000 Mint Julep Campaign
April 15, 2015 – Woodford Reserve has been the official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby for the last ten years, and is kicking off its… Read More
Tennessee Whiskey Law Repeal Effort Fails
April 10, 2015 – Backers of a move to repeal Tennessee’s state “whiskey law” have given up on hopes to repeal the two-year-old law this… Read More
Scotch Whisky Exports Fall in 2014
April 1, 2015 – For the second consecutive year, Scotch Whisky exports declined on an annual basis in 2014, according to new figures released today… Read More
Scotch Malt Whisky Society Under New Ownership
March 31, 2015 – The Glenmorangie Company has sold the Scotch Malt Whisky Society to a group of investors led by the Society’s current executives… Read More
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