December 11, 2013 – Wet weather this fall is forcing distilleries in Kentucky and other states to juggle production schedules because of a temporary shortage… 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.
Dewar’s Pulls Online Video After Complaints of Sexism
December 11, 2013 – A Canadian whisky blogger has filed a complaint with DISCUS, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, over an online… Read More
Glenmorangie 1963 To Be Auctioned For Forestry Charity
December 5, 2013 – Online bidding has reached $3,250 USD for one of the 50 rare bottles of Glenmorangie 1963 uncovered recently in one of… Read More
Whisky Magazine Names 2014 Scottish Icons of Whisky Winners
December 5, 2013 – Whisky Magazine has completed the second of three rounds in the 2014 Icons of Whisky Awards with the announcement of the… Read More
George Dickel Entering “White Whiskey” Market
December 3, 2013 – Diageo’s George Dickel distillery in Tennessee is entering the un-aged “white whiskey” sector with a new release scheduled for launch in… Read More
New Whiskies From Glenglassaugh & GlenDronach
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
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



