September 4, 2014 – Buffalo Trace has unveiled the five whiskies in this year’s Antique Collection series of limited-edition whiskies, which will be available at… 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.
Management Standoff Reported At Balcones
September 4, 2014 – A management dispute is threatening the future of one of the whisky industry’s most successful craft distillers, according to a report… Read More
Old Forester Releases 2014 Birthday Bourbon
September 2, 2014 – This day marks what would have been Brown-Forman co-founder George Garvin Brown’s 168th birthday (September 2, 1846), and for the 14th… Read More
Kentucky Distillers Honor Wild Turkey’s Jimmy Russell
September 2, 2014 – Not much happens around Wild Turkey Distillery without longtime Master Distiller Jimmy Russell knowing about it, but his friends and colleagues… Read More
anCnoc Expands Peaty Collection Range
September 2, 2014 – anCnoc is building on the Peaty Collection range introduced earlier this year with the introduction of Cutter, the Knockdhu Distillery’s most… Read More
Dublin To Get Second Distillery
September 2, 2014 – Planning permission has been granted for Dublin’s second new whiskey distillery this year, with the Dublin Whiskey Company receiving approval for… Read More
Templeton Rye To Change Label, Disclose Indiana Roots
August 30, 2014 – Templeton Rye, the Iowa-based producer of a whiskey linked to bootleggers during Prohibition, will change its label to come into compliance… Read More
Pernod Ricard To Eliminate 900 Jobs In Cost-Cutting Move
August 28, 2014 – Pernod Ricard has announced plans to eliminate a total of 900 jobs worldwide as part of its “Project Allegro” cost-cutting program,… Read More
Ardbeg’s Orbiting Whisky To Return From Space Station After Inspiring Supernova 2014 Release
August 28, 2014 – After three years in orbit as part of an experiment on board the International Space Station, a vial of Ardbeg whisky… Read More
Law Firm Targeting “Small-Batch” Producers
August 27, 2014 – A Chicago-based law firm is looking for consumers who bought “small-batch” whiskies from craft distillers and bottlers under what the firm… Read More
Napa’s Charbay Distillery Escapes Damage In Earthquake
August 26, 2014 – This weekend’s 6.0 magnitude earthquake caused millions of dollars in damage at many of Northern California’s wineries and vineyards, with some… Read More
Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Goes On Sale Monday
August 26, 2014 – Monday is the Labor Day holiday in the US, and for the most extreme fans of Maker’s Mark Bourbon, there will… Read More
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