November 20, 2013 – Glenmorangie’s expansion plans have been criticized by Highland Council members, who accused the company of starting construction on an access road… 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.
Diageo’s Menezes: No Need To Buy Beam, New Bourbons Coming
November 20, 2013 – Analysts have been predicting ever since Beam Inc. became a standalone spirits company that Diageo would launch a takeover bid at… Read More
SWA’s Hewitt: Should Have Acted Sooner To Block Minimum Pricing
November 19, 2013 – As the Scotch Whisky Association fights the Scottish National Party’s attempts to impose minimum pricing standards for alcohol, the trade body’s… Read More
Wild Turkey 101 Rye Returns
November 18, 2013 – Wild Turkey is bringing back its highly-regarded 101-proof Rye whiskey after a year off the market because of lack of inventory,… Read More
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Opens in Louisville
November 17, 2013 – Another stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail has opened in downtown Louisville with the debut this weekend of the Evan Williams… Read More
Balblair Adds 3 New Vintages, Expands 1969 Vintage Availability
November 15, 2013 – Inver House is adding three new vintages of Balblair Single Malt Scotch Whisky to its lineup globally. The 1983 (shown at… Read More
Glenfiddich Releases “Spirit of a Nation” Malt To Support Wounded Warriors
November 14, 2013 – Four wounded British soldiers leave this weekend for Antarctica, where they will compete against teams from the US, Australia, and Canada… Read More
GlenDronach Releases Cask Strength Batch #3
November 12, 2013 – GlenDronach is following up on the success of two cask-strength releases over the past 12 months with a third release. As… Read More
Buffalo Trace Releases Latest Single Oak Project Batch
November 12, 2013 – Buffalo Trace Distillery’s latest batch of Single Oak Project Bourbons tests a complex set of variables with just 12 different bottles.… Read More
Glengoyne Releases 35-Year-Old Single Malt
November 11, 2013 – Glengoyne Distillery is following up on the 2009 release of a 40-year-old single malt with a new 35-year-old expression. Only 500… Read More
Maker’s Mark Honors Slain Police Officer Jason Ellis
November 7, 2013 – There are no new leads in the murder of Bardstown police officer Jason Ellis, nearly 6 months after he was shot… Read More
Collingwood Releases 21-Year-Old Canadian Rye
November 6, 2013 – Brown-Forman’s Collingwood distillery in Ontario set aside a batch of 100% Rye whisky 21 years ago, and that whisky has now… Read More