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
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.
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
This Week’s New Whisky Releases
This week the new whisky releases include: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Heaven Hill has released a new batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof…and Batch B523… Read More
Science Answers the Question: “How Much Water Should One Add to a Whisky Dram?”
It’s the age-old question: How much water should I add to my whisky? Adding a few drops of water to a glass of whisky “opens… Read More
Lack of “Single Malt” Definition has Australian Distillers Arguing
Australia’s lack of an official definition for “single malt” has Australian distillers upset after two maverick drinks makers have started marketing very young spirit as… Read More
Penelope Bourbon Brings $105 Million Price from MGP
MGP Ingredients has acquired the Penelope Bourbon brand and its stocks of maturing whisky from founders Michael Paladini and Daniel Polise for $105 million, with… Read More
Coronation Commemoratives Whiskies Top Week’s New Releases
Saturday’s coronation of King Charles III has generated a wide-ranging number of commemorative whiskies. The royal family’s Balmoral Castle & Estate has produced a special… Read More
“Bourbon Capital” Pauses to Review Development
Nelson County, Kentucky is home to Bardstown, the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” However, county officials concerned about relatively unfettered development of whiskey warehouses and… Read More
Sazerac CEO to Step Aside
Longtime Sazerac CEO Mark Brown will turn over the reins of the privately-held company to Jake Wenz on July 1. Brown will become Sazerac’s executive… Read More
Scotch Whisky Industry Unhappy with Excise Tax Hike
Scotch Whisky Association leaders are not happy with British chancellor Jeremy Hunt over his plans to raise excise duties on whiskies and other distilled spirits… Read More
April Expansions & Acquisitions
Campari Group has been on an expansion kick lately, especially in the Bourbon arena, which has been accounting for a growing share of the company’s… Read More
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