February 3, 2015 – The “Bourbon Boom” and growing interest in American whiskies helped boost US spirits sales by four percent during 2014, according to… 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.
London’s Vinopolis To Close At End of 2015
February 2, 2015 – Vinopolis, the event space and wine education experience located underneath London Bridge on the banks of the River Thames, will close at… Read More
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Sets New Record
January 29, 2015 – With interest in Bourbon-related tourism at an all-time high, Kentucky distillers are reporting another double-digit increase in visitors during 2014. The… Read More
Whisky Magazine Announces World Icons of Whisky Winners
January 29, 2015 – South African-based Distell has taken top honors as Distiller of the Year in the third round of Whisky Magazine’s 2015 Icons… Read More
Scotch Whisky’s UK Economic Impact Estimated At £5 Billion
January 29, 2015 – A new report released Wednesday by the Scotch Whisky Association estimates the whisky industry’s economic impact on the UK at £5 billion… Read More
Wild Turkey Elevates Eddie Russell to Master Distiller
January 26, 2015 – For nearly 34 years, Wild Turkey’s Eddie Russell has worked alongside his father, legendary Master Distiller Jimmy Russell. Now, he has… Read More
Woodford Reserve Adding Rye to Range
January 22, 2015 – Woodford Reserve is jumping on the Rye whiskey bandwagon with the release of Woodford Reserve Straight Rye next month. The whiskey… Read More
Glenmorangie Releases 2015 Private Edition Selection
January 21, 2015 – Glenmorangie has revived a once-popular strain of barley for use in its 2015 Private Edition series release. Tùsail will be the… Read More
Beam Suntory to Export Alberta Premium for First Time
January 20, 2015 – Beam Suntory’s Alberta Distillers distillery in Calgary has produced the award-winning Alberta Premium range of whiskies for many years, but those… Read More
Whisky & Water Use Criticized by Scottish Regulators
January 20, 2015 – Scottish environmental regulators ranked eight whisky plants as “poor” for exceeding their allowed water usage during 2013, according to a report… Read More
US Regulators Cracking Down on Whisky Age Statements
January 20, 2015 – With a growing number of complaints over lax enforcement of labeling standards for US-made whiskies, the Treasury Department’s Tax & Trade… Read More
Thief Steals $100K of Whisky from Montreal SAQ Store
January 17, 2015 – Police are looking for the robber who held up the provincial SAQ liquor monopoly’s flagship Signature store in downtown Montreal Thursday and… Read More
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