March 4, 2015 – Adm. Peter Cressy has announced his plans to step aside as CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States… 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.
Ruling Expected Soon on Motion to Dismiss Maker’s Mark Lawsuit
March 2, 2015 – A hearing originally scheduled for today in the proposed class-action lawsuit against Maker’s Mark has been cancelled. U.S. District Court Judge… Read More
Beam Suntory’s Bauder: Bourbon Boom Just Beginning
March 1, 2015 – For Bourbon lovers, it seems like the “Bourbon Boom” has been going on forever. Not true, according to Chris Bauder, general… Read More
WhistlePig Experimenting With Wine Finishes
February 28, 2015 – Whistlepig Rye will be releasing the first in its “Old World Series” of three wine cask-finished expressions in the coming days… Read More
Highlander Inn Sale Delayed
February 26, 2015 – Duncan Elphick’s retirement plans are on hold for at least a month. The owner of the Highlander Inn and its renowned… Read More
Fire Strikes Diageo Malting Facility
February 25, 2015 – Production is scheduled to resume later today at Diageo’s Burghead Maltings in Moray, Scotland, following a fire inside one of the… Read More
Pappy Van Winkle 20 Takes Best Bourbon Honors in World Whiskies Awards
February 24, 2015 – Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20-year-old was named Best Bourbon in the 2015 World Whiskies Awards presented by Whisky Magazine, while… Read More
Irish Distillers to Release Irish Oak-Finished Midleton
February 24, 2015 – For the first time, Irish Distillers will release a special version of Midleton finished in virgin Irish Oak casks made of… Read More
Duncan Taylor’s Black Bull Goes Racing
February 23, 2015 – Duncan Taylor & Company’s Black Bull Blended Scotch Whisky is hitting the track for the third straight season with the Ecurie… Read More
Jim Beam Latest Target in Bourbon Class-Action Lawsuits
February 21, 2015 – A California law firm is doubling down in its legal fight against Beam Suntory over claims that two of the company’s… Read More
Double Barrel, Single Grain
February 19, 2015 – Irish craft distiller Glendalough has added a new whiskey to its range, the single grain Double Barrel. The whiskey is distilled… Read More
Whisky Magazine Names 3 to Hall of Fame
February 19, 2015 – Whisky Magazine has named three new inductees to its Hall of Fame, with the inductions coming at next week’s North America… Read More

