December 3, 2013 – Billy Walker’s mini-empire of Highland distilleries is releasing a new 40-year-old Glenglassaugh single malt, along with nine new single cask bottlings… 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.
Ballantine’s Enters Flavored Whisky Market With Brazilian Flair
December 3, 2013 – While most entries in the flavored whisky category so far have focused on honey, spices, or maple accents, Ballantine’s is taking… Read More
Karuizawa Takes Top Honors in Malt Maniacs Awards
December 3, 2013 – A Karuizawa single malt from Number One Drinks Company has ended GlenDronach’s three-year streak of top honors in the 11th annual… Read More
$10,000 Reward Offered in Pappy Van Winkle Theft
December 2, 2013 – For the first time since the theft of around $26,000 worth of Pappy Van Winkle whiskey was reported from Buffalo Trace… Read More
Diageo To Put Muscle & Millions Into Mortlach Single Malts
December 2, 2013 – Ask any member of Diageo’s Scotch whisky team which distillery whisky lovers beg them to most to make available as a… Read More
Michter’s To Release $4,000 Kentucky Whiskey
November 30, 2013 – $4,000 for a Kentucky whiskey — that’s not even a Bourbon? Michter’s will release on Monday what may well be one… Read More
New Boss…Same As The Old Boss at Whyte & Mackay?
November 29, 2013 – Former Whyte & Mackay owner Vivian Imerman is interested in buying his old company back if UK regulators force Diageo to… Read More
The Macallan To Get New £150 Million Distillery Complex
November 28, 2013 – Yet another distillery expansion is coming in Scotland’s Speyside region with the announcement of plans for a new £150 million ($245.5… Read More
Diageo Offers More Details on Orphan Barrel Bourbons
November 27, 2013 – After last week’s disclosure by Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes that the drinks giant is preparing to launch two new Bourbon brands… Read More
UK Regulators Rule On Diageo-Whyte & Mackay Case
November 25, 2013 – The UK’s Office of Fair Trading has concluded that Diageo’s acquisition of a controlling stake in India’s United Spirits Ltd. (USL)… Read More
Bardstown Principal Cleared As Suspect in Pappy Theft
November 23, 2013 – Franklin County (Kentucky) sheriff’s deputies have cleared Bardstown High School principal Chris Pickett as a suspect in the theft of approximately… Read More
This Week’s New Releases
November 22, 2013 – There have been announcements of several new whisky releases this week that will be arriving in various markets soon, in addition… Read More
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