July 17, 2014 – Filipino billionaire Andrew Tan’s $724.5 million (USD) acquisition of Whyte & Mackay is a step closer to completion. The UK’s Competition… 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.
Irish Distillers Releases 2014 Midleton Very Rare
July 15, 2014 – For the first time since Irish Distillers introduced the Midleton Very Rare range in 1984, there’s a very noticeable change on… Read More
Beckham & Fuller’s Haig Club Debuts in London
July 14, 2014 – Haig Club, the single grain Scotch Whisky brand being launched by Diageo in partnership with soccer star David Beckham and entertainment… Read More
Old Pulteney Honors Clipper Sailing Team
July 12, 2014 – The latest running of the Clipper Round The World Race wound up in London Friday after 11 months of sailing, with… Read More
New Whiskies from The Glenrothes & Springbank
July 10, 2014 – Berry Bros. & Rudd is releasing a new expression of The Glenrothes matured exclusively in ex-Sherry casks. While the distillery is… Read More
Glenmorangie Debuts Pride 1978 In New York
July 9, 2014 – Glenmorangie is releasing its second single malt in the Pride series with the debut of the Pride 1978 tonight in New… Read More
Grant’s Support For Pro-UK Forces Stronger Than Projected
July 8, 2014 – Campaign contribution reports released today by Scotland’s Electoral Commission show William Grant & Sons has invested more to support the anti-independence… Read More
Brown-Forman Opens Alabama Cooperage
July 7, 2014 – Brown-Forman has started producing barrels for its flagship Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey at the company’s new cooperage in Trinity, Alabama. The… Read More
William Grant & Sons Picks A Side In Scottish Independence Debate
July 6, 2014 – While the larger Scotch Whisky industry has remained relatively neutral on Scotland’s independence referendum set for September 18th, one of the… Read More
Glasgow Distillery Gets Green Light
July 3, 2014 – Glasgow’s city council has approved planning permission for work to begin on the city’s first new malt whisky distillery in decades.… Read More
Highland Park Adds NAS Malt To Core Range
July 1, 2014 – Highland Park is jumping on the no-age-statement bandwagon with a new release. Dark Origins was inspired by Magnus Eunson, the preacher… Read More
Bourbon Capital To Get Another Distillery
June 26, 2014 – Bardstown, Kentucky claims the title of “Bourbon Capital of the World”, with the trademark to prove it. Now, Bardstown will be… Read More