September 19, 2013 – In the first round of the 2014 Icons of Whisky Awards, Whisky Magazine has named its winners for the United States.… 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.
Whyte & Mackay Names Former Diageo Executive as CEO
September 19, 2013 – Bryan Donaghey didn’t need more than a few days to land a new job after leaving his post at Diageo. The… Read More
John Black: 1942-2013
September 18, 2013 – Longtime Scottish distillery manager John Black died today following a lengthy illness at the age of 72. He worked at 12… Read More
A. Smith Bowman Names New Master Distiller
September 18, 2013 – Sazerac has named a new master distiller for its A. Smith Bowman craft distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Brian Prewitt will succeed… Read More
Nikka Expands Range in U.S. Market
September 18, 2013 – After its initial launch in the U.S. market last year, Japan’s Nikka Whisky is expanding its range of whiskies in the… Read More
Scotch Whisky Association Names New CEO As Hewitt Prepares To Step Down
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
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



