December 27, 2014 – Pernod Ricard’s Chivas Brothers unit is laying the groundwork for another expansion at the Glenlivet Distillery in Speyside. The Cairngorms National… 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.
Kavalan Takes Top Honors In 2014 Malt Maniacs Awards
December 15, 2014 – A Kavalan single malt from Taiwan’s King Car Distillery took the overall “Supreme Champion” award in the 2014 Malt Maniacs Awards.… Read More
Jim Beam Adding Urban Stillhouse In Downtown Louisville
December 10, 2014 – Louisville is cementing its status as Bourbon’s tourism center, as Beam Suntory committed today to build a new $5.2 million Jim… Read More
Heaven Hill Names New Co-Master Distiller
December 10, 2014 – For the first time in the company’s history, one of Heaven Hill’s master distillers will not have the last name of… Read More
Maker’s Mark Latest To Face Consumer Lawsuit Over “Handmade” Claims
December 9, 2014 – Another lawsuit has been filed challenging the authenticity of whiskies claimed to be “handmade”, this one in California against Beam Suntory’s… Read More
Construction Begins On New Macallan Distillery
December 6, 2014 – Construction work has started on Edrington’s new Macallan Distillery near Craigellachie, Scotland. Edrington chairman Ian Curle presided over a groundbreaking ceremony… Read More
Balcones Dispute Settled, But Bitter Feelings Remain
Editor’s note: We have produced a special bonus episode of WhiskyCast this week including the complete interviews with Chip Tate and Greg Allen. December 6,… Read More
Beam Brothers Sell Limestone Branch Stake To Luxco
December 5, 2014 – Steve and Paul Beam started Limestone Branch Distillery in 2011 with the goal of reclaiming their family’s distilling heritage. The Beams… Read More
Reynier Upbeat On Irish Whiskey Potential
December 5, 2014 – “There are 105 Scottish distilleries of significance…there are four in Ireland. You figure it out…” That’s how former Bruichladdich managing director… Read More
Reynier Entering Irish Whiskey Business
December 1, 2014 – With the growth in Irish Whiskey sales worldwide, more entrepreneurs are looking at opportunities in the fastest-growing sector of the whisky… Read More
Mark Reynier Jumping Back Into Distilling Business
November 29, 2014 – While the details aren’t known yet, former Bruichladdich managing director Mark Reynier is apparently getting back into the distilling business. Reynier… Read More
Chip Tate To Return To Balcones December 5, Plans To “Set Things Right”
Editor’s note: Chip Tate and the Balcones majority owners reached a settlement December 3 in which Tate sold his 27 percent ownership stake in Balcones… Read More
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