September 16, 2013 – Sir Gavin Hewitt, the Scotch Whisky Association’s chief executive officer, will step down at the end of the year. The SWA’s… 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.
Exclusive: Buffalo Trace To Continue Producing Elmer T. Lee Bourbon
September 13, 2013 – When Buffalo Trace’s Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee passed away on July 16 at the age of 93, Bourbon lovers… Read More
1953 Glenfarclas To Celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation Anniversary
September 13, 2013 – 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation on June 2, 1953. Several months later, Glenfarclas filled a sherry butt… Read More
Lincoln Henderson: 1938-2013
September 11, 2013 – Lincoln Henderson, the longtime Master Distiller at Brown-Forman and creator of Angel’s Envy Bourbon, passed away Tuesday night in Lexington, Kentucky… Read More
Glen Moray Releases 25-Year-Old Portwood Malt
September 10, 2013 – Glen Moray has kept a low profile since its acquisition by France’s La Martiniquaise in 2008, sticking to a regular range… Read More
Bowmore Deals With The Devil On New Whisky
September 10, 2013 – Bowmore’s round church is one of the Islay town’s landmarks, and the story goes that it was built that way so… Read More
Tullamore Dew & The Loop Team Up On Phoenix Edition
September 10, 2013 – With construction progressing on the new Tullamore Dew distillery in County Offaly, an element in Tullamore’s coat of arms has unique… Read More
Buffalo Trace Unveils 2013 Antique Collection
September 10, 2013 – Just as the leaves start to turn colors, hunters gear up for deer season, and football fans scream at the referees…mid-September… Read More
Early Times Releases Camouflage Edition for Hunters
September 10, 2013 – With hunting season coming soon, sportsmen (and women) are getting a different choice of camouflage gear for their drams. Early Times… Read More
Douglas Laing Gets Particular With New Single Cask Range
September 6, 2013 – When Fred and Stewart Laing agreed to split up the assets of their family’s Douglas Laing & Co. at the end… Read More
Bruichladdich Entering Travel Retail Market
September 6, 2013 – Bruichladdich stayed out of travel retail sales for most of the time following the distillery’s revival in 2001, only making a… Read More
Rare Port Ellen Leads Bidding at McTear’s September Auction
September 6, 2013 – Port Ellen bottlings are becoming scarcer, 30 years after the Islay distillery was closed and its stills removed. Now, a rare… Read More