February 24, 2014 – The first two whiskies in Diageo’s new Orphan Barrel range are still a few weeks away from retailers, but the third… 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.
Mackmyra Cuts Jobs, Exports On Sluggish Sales
February 22, 2014 – Mackmyra started the boom in Swedish whisky distilling when eight whisky lovers decided to build their own distillery during a hot… Read More
Beam Shareholders To Vote March 25 on Suntory Deal, Suntory To Inherit Michael Collins Lawsuit
February 20, 2014 – Beam Inc. shareholders will vote March 25 on whether to accept Suntory’s $16 billion offer for all outstanding shares of the… Read More
Diageo To Invest $2 Million In Stitzel-Weller Visitors Center: Just The Beginning?
February 19, 2014 – In another sign that the world’s largest spirits producer is speeding up its internal decision-making process, Diageo announced plans today to… Read More
The Glenrothes Releases 1969 Single Cask
February 19, 2014 – The Glenrothes has released the second in its “Extraordinary Cask” series of single cask bottlings – a malt distilled in 1969… Read More
Houston’s Reserve 101 Whisky Bar Adds Glenmorangie 1963
February 15, 2014 – With only 50 bottles worldwide in the re-release of Glenmorangie 1963, it’s likely that most have (or will be) snapped up… Read More
Whyte & Mackay Officially On The Block
February 12, 2014 – Diageo and United Spirits have officially kicked off the sale process for USL’s Whyte & Mackay division with the appointment of… Read More
This Week’s Whisky News & Notes
February 12, 2014 – Here are some of the stories making news in the whisky world this week… Beam is expanding distribution of its 2… Read More
Orphan Barrel Bourbons Get Birth Certificate (Of Sorts)
February 11, 2014 – Diageo’s new Orphan Barrel line of whiskies is based on so-called “found” barrels of whisky that have been maturing in warehouses… Read More
India’s Supreme Court Delays Hearings On Diageo-United Spirits Case
February 11, 2014 – India’s Supreme Court has delayed hearings until April on an appeal from Diageo and United Spirits of a Karnataka state court… Read More
Beam to Release 25th Anniversary Edition of Booker’s
February 10, 2014 – This month marks 10 years since the passing of Booker Noe, the legendary 6th-generation Master Distiller at Jim Beam and the… Read More
UK Regulators: No Decision On Diageo’s W&M Proposal Without A Buyer
February 10, 2014 – The UK’s Office of Fair Trading will not issue its opinion on Diageo’s proposal to sell approximately 70% of Whyte & Mackay… Read More
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