September 22, 2014 – Scotch Whisky exports fell 11 percent during the first six months of 2014 from the same period in 2013, according to… Read More
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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.
Diageo Reaches Licensing Deal With The Explorers Club, Will Also Expand F1 Presence
September 21, 2014 – After losing an initial round in New York Supreme Court and facing more costly legal battles ahead, Diageo has reached an… Read More
Scotch Whisky Industry Praises Stability From Independence Vote
September 19, 2014 – After a sleepless night of waiting for returns from around Scotland, Scotch Whisky Association leaders are praising the stability that will… Read More
William Grant & Sons Opens New Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery
September 17, 2014 – Ireland’s newest distillery has opened as William Grant & Sons dedicated its Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, bringing whiskey production back to Tullamore… Read More
Balcones’ Tate Denies Accusations, Claims Investors Plan Hostile Takeover
September 16, 2014 – Chip Tate, the embattled founder and master distiller at Balcones Distillery in Waco, Texas, has formally denied accusations by the distillery’s… Read More
Diageo Opens Bulleit Experience At Stitzel-Weller, Distilling Planned For 2015
September 15, 2014 – Diageo’s commitment to turning Bulleit Bourbon into a global brand continued today with the opening of the Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Experience… Read More
Margie Samuels To Join Kentucky Bourbon Hall Of Fame
September 11, 2014 – Traditionally, the Kentucky Distillers Association keeps the names of its honorees for the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame quiet until the… Read More
New Scotch Whiskies From The Glenlivet, Compass Box, & Douglas Laing
September 11, 2014 – While most of the news on new whiskies the past several days has come from Kentucky, Scotch whisky producers haven’t been… Read More
2014 Parker’s Heritage Collection Whiskey To Raise More Funds For ALS Research
September 9, 2014 – Heaven Hill is about to begin shipping the 2014 edition in the Parker’s Heritage Collection series of whiskies selected by Master… Read More
The Balvenie To Release Twin 50-Year-Old Single Casks
September 8, 2014 – William Grant & Sons plans to release the oldest single cask bottlings of The Balvenie single malt on record after bottling… Read More
Jim Beam Black To Lose Age Statement
September 8, 2014 – Jim Beam will be removing the age statement from its 8-year-old Jim Beam Black Bourbon soon. Beam spokesman Dan Cohen confirmed… Read More
Four Roses Releases 2014 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon
September 7, 2014 – Four Roses is releasing its annual Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon this month in time for National Bourbon Heritage Month. As… Read More