January 13, 2014 – Two of Australia’s leading whisky distillers are joining forces, as the investor group that acquired a majority stake in Lark Distillery… 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: The London Distillery Company’s Darren Rook
January 11, 2014 – London hadn’t had a whisky distillery for nearly 100 years until Darren Rook and his partners opened the London Distillery Company… Read More
Glenmorangie Adds Companta to Private Edition Range
January 9, 2014 – Glenmorangie has released the fifth expression in its Private Edition range of single malts. Companta is the third in the series… Read More
Heaven Hill’s Joe Fraser Becomes KDA Chairman
January 8, 2014 – Kentucky Distillers Association members have elected Heaven Hill’s Joe Fraser as the association’s Chairman for 2014. Fraser was Vice Chairman during… Read More
Green Spot & Redbreast 21 Coming to US
January 7, 2014 – For years, Irish whiskey fans have made it a point to pick up a bottle or two of Green Spot Irish… Read More
Whisky Distilling Returns To London After 100 Years
January 6, 2014 – London was once a major distilling center, though primarily focused on gin and rum production. Over the years, spirits companies moved… Read More
Scotch Whisky Exports Up 87% Over Last 10 Years
January 4, 2014 – A new report from the Scottish Government shows the value of Scotch whisky exports worldwide nearly doubled over the ten-year period… Read More
Bowmore Releases Limited-Edition Laimrig
January 4, 2014 – Bowmore is continuing its recent trend of Gaelic-named whiskies with Laimrig, a 15-year-old single malt. The whisky’s name comes from the… Read More
Charles Gordon: 1927-2013
December 23, 2013 – Charles Gordon, one of the pioneers of the Scotch whisky industry, has died at the age of 86 in New York… Read More
Jim Beam To Launch Single Barrel Bourbon in 2014
December 18, 2013 – Jim Beam has a lot of different Bourbon variations, but there’s always been one thing missing from the lineup…until now. Starting… Read More
DISCUS Code Review Board Rules Against Dewar’s Online Ad
December 17, 2013 – Just a week after the Dewar’s “Meet The Baron” online video captured the attention of social media users and sparked a… Read More
Five Pillars Down For The Macallan…One To Go
December 17, 2013 – The Macallan brags about its “Six Pillars” of quality, and has now released the fifth of six “Six Pillars” expressions in… Read More