November 16, 2014 – While newly re-elected Senator Mitch McConnell told Kentucky Republican Party leaders Saturday the “Bourbon Summit” with President Barack Obama will take… 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.
Interview: Inver House Master Blender Stuart Harvey
November 14, 2014 – Stuart Harvey has spent the last 11 years at Inver House as the Master Blender for the company’s entire range of… Read More
Tate Wins Key Battle In Balcones Distilling Dispute
November 14, 2014 – Balcones Distilling founder Chip Tate has won a key battle in his fight with the majority investors who now control 73%… Read More
Glenmorangie Kicks Off New Travel Retail Range
November 12, 2014 – Glenmorangie is launching a new travel retail range over the next two years, with the first expression in the series to… Read More
Interview: Peter Grant Gordon & Andy Nash
November 9, 2014 – On November 3, 2014, WhiskyCast’s Mark Gillespie had a chance to sit down and talk whisky for a few minutes with… Read More
Interview: The Dornoch Castle Hotel’s Thompson Brothers
November 7, 2014 – Phil and Simon Thompson have been managing their family’s Dornoch Castle Hotel since they were practically teenagers, and have created one… Read More
Glenfiddich Goes Retro With “The Original” Single Malt
November 4, 2014 – Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman wasn’t alive when his predecessors introduced the concept of a single malt Scotch Whisky to the… Read More
Diageo Trades Bushmills for Don Julio Tequila
November 3, 2014 – As expected, Diageo has announced a deal in which it will swap the Bushmills Irish Whiskey brand with Jose Cuervo Overseas… Read More
WSJ Reports Diageo To Swap Bushmills For Don Julio Tequila
November 1, 2014 – Diageo has declined to comment on a Wall Street Journal report that the drinks giant and Mexico’s Beckmann family-controlled Casa Cuervo are close to… Read More
Redbreast 21 Takes Irish Whiskey Of The Year Honors
October 24, 2014 – Redbreast 21 Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey took overall top honors at the second annual Irish Whiskey Awards presented by the… Read More
Irish Distillers Marks 30th Anniversary of Midleton Very Rare With Pearl Edition
October 24, 2014 – 2014 marks two milestones for the Midleton Very Rare range from Irish Distillers: the 30th anniversary of the very first edition… Read More
Inside The Travel Retail Market
October 21, 2014 – Airports are investing a lot more money in travel retail these days, largely because the rent and revenue from retail sales… Read More