June 25, 2014 – Longtime Bruichladdich Distillery general manager Duncan McGillivray will call it a career on Friday after more than 40 years with the… 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.
Jim Beam Releasing New Signature Craft Bourbons
June 25, 2014 – Jim Beam is putting more emphasis on its Signature Craft line of premium Bourbons with plans to roll out six new… Read More
Changing Of The Guard At Gordon & MacPhail
June 24, 2014 – Gordon & MacPhail Managing Director Michael Urquhart has announced his plans to retire in September, and for the first time in… Read More
Old Pulteney Releases 35-Year-Old Single Malt
June 23, 2014 – Old Pulteney is releasing a limited-edition 35-year-old version of its single malt Scotch, with just 450 cases to be made available… Read More
Jack Daniel’s Creates Premium Version For Asia
June 18, 2014 – Jack Daniel’s is one of the world’s best-selling whiskey brands, with nearly 12 million cases sold worldwide in 2013. Now, the… Read More
Diageo’s Kentucky Distillery Gets Planning Approval
June 18, 2014 – Diageo’s planned $115 million dollar Bourbon distillery has received approval from the Shelby County Planning Commission following a hearing Tuesday in… Read More
Kingsbarns Distillery Construction On Schedule
June 17, 2014 – Construction of the new Kingsbarns Distillery on the Cambo Estate near St. Andrews is on schedule, with plans to open the… Read More
Speyside Leaders Get Their Meetings With Whisky Bosses
June 16, 2014 – In January, the Speyside area’s representatives in Westminster and Edinburgh called for a summit meeting with chief executives of the region’s two… Read More
Ardbeg Distillery Bottling To Benefit Port Ellen
June 16, 2014 – Ardbeg is releasing a special distillery-only bottling to support The Kildalton Project, which is part of a larger program aimed at… Read More
The 24 Hours of Whisky
June 15, 2014 – If you’re a longtime WhiskyCast listener, you’re probably aware that motorsports is one of my other passions. I’ve been a racing… Read More
Crown Royal Releasing 75th Anniversary Edition
June 12, 2014 – 2014 marks the 75th anniversary for Diageo’s Crown Royal Canadian Whisky, and master blender Andrew Mackay has created a special blend… Read More
Maker’s Mark Testing Cask-Strength Version
June 11, 2014 — Maker’s Mark is working on a limited-edition cask-strength version of its popular Bourbon, with plans to make it available for sale… Read More
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