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
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.
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
Bruichladdich’s Duncan McGillivray To Retire
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
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

