September 5, 2013 – Tomatin’s mainstream single malt releases have never been known for their peatiness in recent years, so when the distillery decided to… 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.
Irish Distillers Dedicates New Midleton Expansion
September 4, 2013 -A year and five months after breaking ground on the expansion of Midleton Distillery, Irish Distillers held a dedication ceremony to officially… Read More
Oldest Lagavulin Expression Highlights Diageo’s 2013 Special Release Single Malts
September 3, 2013 – The annual release of limited-edition single malts from Diageo’s Scotch distilleries includes a 37-year-old Lagavulin, along with nine other rare bottlings.… Read More
Irish Distillers To Amp Up Powers & Paddy With New Releases
September 2, 2013 – Powers Irish Whiskey, often thought of as “the Irish whiskey the Irish drink,” is getting a new addition to the range… Read More
2013 Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Could Be Last Of Its Kind
August 31, 2013 – While the annual release of the Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve series of Bourbons always draws overwhelming response from Bourbon lovers,… Read More
What’s In A Name? In New Zealand, A Potential Lawsuit
August 22, 2013 – The upstart New Zealand Whisky Company has been making headlines for its occasionally controversial promotions, such as the “Whisky Olympics” CEO… Read More
Brown-Forman To Invest $100 Million in Jack Daniel’s Expansion
August 22, 2013 – Jack Daniel’s and Lynchburg, Tennessee have become synonymous over the years, but the latest plans to expand the Jack Daniel Distillery… Read More
Laphroaig Announces Plans for 2013 Laphroaig Live
August 22, 2013 – For the last several years, Laphroaig distillery manager John Campbell has hosted a live webcast every autumn from somewhere in the… Read More
John Teeling Returns to Irish Whiskey Business With Deal for New Distillery
August 21, 2013 – John Teeling hadn’t planned a quiet retirement after closing the sale of Cooley Whiskey Company to Beam at the end of… Read More
Jack Daniel’s To Release Second Master Distiller’s Collection Whiskey
August 21, 2013 – Other than the iconic Jack Daniel, no name is more associated with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey than the Motlows. For decades,… Read More
Hillrock Estate Distillery To Release Double Cask Rye
August 20, 2013 – Hillrock Estate Distillery plans to release a “grain to glass” rye whiskey on September 24, using organically grown rye cultivated at… Read More
Parker’s Heritage Collection 2013 Edition Bourbon To Raise Money for ALS Research
August 20, 2013 – The widely-anticipated 7th annual release of Parker’s Heritage Collection whiskey from Heaven Hill is on its way to retailers, but this… Read More