Eight people will join the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame this September, including Dr. Jerry Dalton, the subject of an online video titled “Get Jerry… 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.
Craigellachie Travel Retail Release Leads the Week’s New Whiskies
Craigellachie is releasing a 37-year-old Bourbon cask finished single malt. The whisky was distilled in 1984, and originally was matured in refill casks before being… Read More
Glenglassaugh Trio Highlight the Week’s New Releases
Seven years after acquiring Glenglassaugh Distillery, Brown-Forman is releasing a new core range from the coastal distillery. The lineup includes the first 12-year-old single malt… Read More
Hardin’s Creek Clermont Bourbon Tops the Week’s New Releases
Beam Suntory is out with the first of three releases in the Hardin’s Creek range of small batch Bourbons. Hardin’s Creek Clermont is named for… Read More
Suntory Anniversary Whiskies Highlight Week’s New Releases
Suntory is celebrating its 100th anniversary with two special releases: a Yamazaki 18-year-old single malt matured in Mizunara Oak casks and a peated Hakushu 18-year-old.… Read More
Witchburn Distillery Seeks Planning Approval, Wolfcraig’s Request Denied
Plans for a third new distillery in Campbeltown, Scotland have been submitted to Argyll & Bute Council for review. The Witchburn Distillery project is led… Read More
Bowmore’s ARC-52 Decanter Raises Funds for Islay Charities
A one-of-a-kind “Mokume Edition” ARC-52 Bowmore single malt brought a high bid of $283,988 (Including taxes) at Sotheby’s in London Friday. The decanter designed by… Read More
Emperador to Invest $107 Million to Expand Scotch Whisky Distilleries
Emperador, the owner of Whyte & Mackay, plans to invest $107 million to expand production capacity at its five distilleries in Scotland. Emperador said in… Read More
Work in Whisky? Scotch Whisky Association Launches Careers Website
Ever wanted to work in the whisky industry? Now, the Scotch Whisky Association is making it easier to find jobs within the industry. The new… Read More
Justins’ House of Bourbon Admit to D.C. Liquor Law Violations
The owners of Kentucky-based Justins’ House of Bourbon stores admit to liquor law violations and have reached a settlement with the District of Columbia Alcoholic… Read More
New Whisky Releases
World Whisky Day always brings a host of new whisky releases, including the annual Redbreast Dream cask edition. This year, Master Blender Billy Leighton and… Read More
Beam Enters American Single Malt Category with Clermont Steep
One of America’s largest distillers has entered the growing American Single Malt whiskey category. The James B. Beam Distilling Company, known to whisky lovers as… Read More
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