April 24, 2014 – Chivas Brothers has added a new permanent expression to The Glenlivet’s Nadurra range of single malts that has the unique distinction… 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.
Tomatin Updates Core Range of Single Malts
April 24, 2014 – Tomatin is making a major change to its core range of Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, with two new additions replacing… Read More
13 Million Barrels…And Counting at Jim Beam
April 23, 2013 – When Prohibition ended in 1933, Colonel Jim Beam was prepared to resume distilling Bourbon. He’d already identified a site for the… Read More
Sazerac Plans $71 Million in Kentucky Bourbon Expansion Projects
April 23, 2014 – In the latest burst of expansion in Bourbon Country, Sazerac has announced plans to invest $71 million to expand production capacity… Read More
The Balvenie To Expand Single Barrel & Tun 1401 Ranges
April 23, 2014 – The Balvenie will expand its range of single barrel malts with a new 15-year-old Sherry Cask expression, and plans are in… Read More
Suntory Acquisition of Beam Clears Final Hurdle
April 22, 2014 – Suntory’s $16 billion acquisition of Beam has been approved by European Commission competition regulators. The merger had already been approved by… Read More
Kavalan Enters US Market With Award-Winning Taiwan Malts
April 21, 2014 – After months of delays, Kavalan’s single malt whiskies from Taiwan will go on sale in the US market starting later this… Read More
Beam Executives To Step Down After Suntory Deal Closes
April 18, 2014 – Three senior Beam, Inc. executives have announced their plans to step down after Suntory’s $16 billion acquisition of Beam is completed.… Read More
Craft Distillers Team Up For “Four Kings” Bourbon
April 18, 2014 – Distillers have long been known for collaborating with each other on techniques, recipes, and even supplying spare parts or still time… Read More
Kentucky Governor Signs “Barrel Tax” Relief Bill
April 17, 2014– Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has signed a bill that gives the Commonwealth’s whisky distillers a break from the so-called “barrel tax” imposed… Read More
Wild Turkey Honors Jimmy Russell, Opens New Visitors Center
April 15, 2014 – Wild Turkey officially kicked off what is being called the “Year of Jimmy Russell” with a celebration today at the distillery… Read More
Heaven Hill Gives Rittenhouse Rye New Focus
April 15, 2014 – Heaven Hill’s Rittenhouse Rye has long been a favorite of bartenders and Rye whisky fans, but has also been in short… Read More

