Molson Coors, the nation’s number two brewer, is expanding its presence in the distilled spirits business with the acquisition of Blue Run Spirits. Blue Run’s… 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.
Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Leads Week’s New Releases
Beam Suntory is releasing a new iteration of its Legent Bourbon, which combines Kentucky Bourbon with Japanese blending. The Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish is different… Read More
The Balvenie’s David Stewart Stands Down
After 49 years as The Balvenie’s Malt Master, David Stewart has turned over his role as keeper of the distillery’s legacy to his longtime apprentice… Read More
Jack Daniel’s Tequila-Finished Whiskey Tops Week’s New Releases
Jack Daniel’s has released the latest in its Distillery Series line of experimental whiskies, a Tennessee Whiskey finished in añejo tequila barrels that had first… Read More
Gordon & MacPhail To Stop Filling New Make for Independent Bottlings
Gordon & MacPhail, the 128-year-old family-owned bottler and distiller, has shaken the whisky world with its announcement that it will stop sourcing new make spirit… Read More
Speyburn Distillery Opens to Visitors
Tourists have driven past Speyburn Distillery on the A941 road north of Rothes for decades without being able to stop by the picturesque distillery for… Read More
Rosebank Distillery No Longer Silent After 30 Years
Nearly six years after Ian Macleod Distillers announced plans to revive the long-closed Rosebank Distillery, the stills have been fired up and spirit once again… Read More
Frey Ranch “Farm Strength” Bourbon Highlights Week’s New Releases
Colby and Ashley Frey grow all of the grains for their whiskies on their farm in Fallon, Nevada, and their latest release is the Frey… Read More
Distillers Cited for Environmental Violations
Scotland’s Environmental Protection Agency took action against Chivas Brothers and William Grant & Sons during 2022, according to the agency’s annual report. Both companies were… Read More
Eight New Members of Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Announced
Eight people will join the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame this September, including Dr. Jerry Dalton, the subject of an online video titled “Get Jerry… Read More
Craigellachie Travel Retail Release Leads the Week’s New Whiskies
Craigellachie is releasing a 37-year-old Bourbon cask finished single malt. The whisky was distilled in 1984, and originally was matured in refill casks before being… Read More
Glenglassaugh Trio Highlight the Week’s New Releases
Seven years after acquiring Glenglassaugh Distillery, Brown-Forman is releasing a new core range from the coastal distillery. The lineup includes the first 12-year-old single malt… Read More
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