January 26, 2014 – Hood River Distillers, which bottles Pendleton Canadian Whisky and other spirits, has acquired the Clear Creek Distillery in Portland, Oregon. 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.
Interview: Chivas Brothers Master Blender Colin Scott
January 25, 2014 – Colin Scott is marking two anniversaries: his 40th year with Chivas Brothers in 2013 and his 25th year as Master Blender… Read More
Chivas Brothers Releases Royal Salute World Polo Batch
January 23, 2014 – Chivas Brothers is building on the links between its Royal Salute blended Scotch whisky range and the polo world with a… Read More
Hong Kong Macallan M Auction Shatters World Record
January 20, 2014 – Hong Kong charities will benefit from Saturday’s auction of a rare six-liter decanter of The Macallan M to the tune of… Read More
WhiskyCast Exclusive: Richard Paterson Frustrated With Whyte & Mackay Turmoil
January 19, 2014 – Whyte & Mackay’s future is up in the air again, and it’s something the Scotch whisky producer’s longtime master blender has… Read More
Corby’s Lot No. 40 Named Canadian Whisky of the Year
January 16, 2014 – The 2012 edition of Corby’s Lot No. 40 took top honors as Canadian Whisky of the year in the 2013 Canadian… Read More
Crown Royal Adding XO Cognac-Finished Whisky
January 16, 2014 – Crown Royal will release a new addition to its range later this month with the debut of Crown Royal XO, a… Read More
Clynelish Distillery To Get $45 Million Expansion
January 16, 2014 – Diageo’s £1 billion expansion of its Scotch whisky production capacity is moving ahead with plans for a £30 million ($45 million… Read More
Wild Turkey’s Jimmy Russell To Be Honored With 60th Anniversary Bourbon
January 16, 2014 – Wild Turkey Master Distiller Jimmy Russell will mark his 60th anniversary with the distillery this year, and a special bottling to… Read More
Heaven Hill Releases Evan Williams 2004 Single Barrel
January 14, 2014 – Heaven Hill’s annual release of Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon is now in its 19th year with the release of the… Read More
Kentucky Bourbon Affair To Be “Fantasy Camp” For Bourbon Lovers
January 13, 2014 – Many of Kentucky’s leading Bourbon distillers will join forces in May to mark the 50th anniversary of a 1964 Congressional resolution… Read More
Suntory To Pay $16 Billion For Beam, Will Become Global Whisky Producer
January 13, 2013 – Suntory, with whisky distilling units in Japan and Scotland, is gearing up to become one of the three largest players in… Read More