Updated April 1, 2015 – Bacardi, the Bermuda-based and family-owned wine and spirits giant, is taking a major step into the Bourbon sector with the acquisition 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.
Feckin, A Saintly Irish Whiskey
March 27, 2015 – Admit it, you’ve probably seen a bottle of Feckin Irish Whiskey on the shelf and snickered a bit…probably considered it a… Read More
Ardbeg 1965 Tops McTear’s March Auction
March 27, 2015 – A rare Ardbeg 1965 took top bid honors during the monthly auction of rare whiskies Wednesday at McTear’s in Glasgow with… Read More
Compass Box Kicks Off 15th Anniversary with Hedonism Quindecimus
March 27, 2015 – Compass Box could have come up with a simple name for its first bottling to mark the company’s 15th anniversary, but… Read More
Four Roses Planning $8.4 Million Expansion
March 26, 2015 – Four Roses Distillery is planning an $8.4 million dollar expansion at its warehouse site in Coxs Creek around a new bottling facility.… Read More
Ultimate Spirits Challenge Winners Announced
March 25, 2015 – The Ultimate Spirits Challenge competition led by Spirit Journal editor F. Paul Pacult has announced its 2015 winners in whiskies, along… Read More
Jim Beam Moves to Dismiss Class-Action Lawsuit
March 20, 2015 – Beam Suntory hopes a federal court hearing scheduled for May 4 in San Diego will lead to the dismissal of a… Read More
President Visits Cleveland Whiskey
March 19, 2015 – If the “Bourbon Summit” between US President Barack Obama and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky ever takes place, whisky lovers… Read More
Kavalan Takes Top Single Malt Honors in World Whiskies Awards
March 19, 2015 – For the second consecutive year, a “world” whisky has taken top honors as the “World’s Best Single Malt” in Whisky Magazine’s… Read More
BenRiach Distillery Company Named Distiller of the Year in Icons of Whisky Awards
March 19, 2015 – Whisky Magazine has named the BenRiach Distillery Company as Distiller of the Year in the 2015 Icons of Whisky Awards announced tonight… Read More
“Drop the Duty” Campaign Works As UK Cuts Whisky Taxes
March 18, 2015 – The “Drop the Duty” campaign led by the Scotch Whisky Association and other UK spirits industry leaders has claimed a victory,… Read More
Lunn Leaves Diageo For Popcorn Sutton
March 16, 2015 – In a move that may be a sign of things to come, former George Dickel Master Distiller John Lunn turned up… Read More
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