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
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.

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
Construction Work Begins This Week At Stitzel-Weller
August 25, 2014 – Put this story in the category of rumor control. Diageo’s groundbreaking ceremony last week for the new Bulleit Distilling Co. site… Read More
Diageo Breaks Ground On Bulleit Bourbon Distillery In Kentucky
August 21, 2014 – Diageo’s newest distillery is still two years away from producing its first spirit, but work has begun on what will be… Read More
Japanese Whiskies Dominate Bonhams Hong Kong Auction
August 16, 2014 – While one of the usual suspects led the overall bidding at Bonhams in Hong Kong during Friday’s auction of rare whiskies,… Read More
Russia Takes On Jack Daniel’s In Latest “Safety” Action
August 15, 2015 – Russian officials have expanded their sanctions against American whiskey to take on the largest brand in the business with a targeted… Read More
Old Pulteney 1990 Takes Spirit of Whisky Fringe Honors
August 14, 2014 – Old Pulteney’s 1990 vintage was named the Spirit of Whisky Fringe winner at this past weekend’s Whisky Fringe festival in Edinburgh.… Read More
Benromach Boosts Maturation Warehouse Capacity
August 12, 2014 – One of Scotland’s smallest distilleries has nearly doubled its storage capacity with the addition of two new maturation warehouses. Benromach has… Read More
Racing Legend Franchitti Curates The Balvenie 2014 Rare Craft Collection
August 12, 2014 – The Balvenie is kicking off its second annual Rare Craft Collection tour in Carmel, California this weekend with a collection of… Read More
Teelings Begin Construction On Dublin Distillery
August 11, 2014 – Teeling Whiskey Company has started construction work on Dublin’s first whiskey distillery since the closings of the Old Jameson Distillery and… Read More
Scotch Whisky Avoids Russian Trade Sanctions For Now
August 8, 2014 – The escalating battle of economic sanctions between Russia and Western nations over the situation in Ukraine has already seen restrictions on… Read More
New Irish Whiskey Brands Coming To Market
August 8, 2014 – Irish Whiskey has been the fastest-growing segment of the global whisky industry, and two more players are joining the market in… Read More