Here’s a quick look at some of the new whisky releases heading to store shelves… Molson Coors is expanding its range of Coors whiskeys with… 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.
Scotch Whisky Industry Cheers Delay in Deposit Return Scheme, Proposed Marketing Restrictions
Scottish First Minister Houmza Yousaf has announced a delay in the implementation of Scotland’s deposit return scheme until at least next March. The system has… Read More
Backlash Begins Over Barrel Tax Phaseout
Nelson County officials took the first step Friday in what could be a moratorium on new bourbon rickhouses and other distillery construction. Bardstown is the… Read More
April Industry Changes
In a significant industry change, Diageo chief executive officer Ivan Menezes announced his plans to retire July 1 after 10 years on the job. He’ll… Read More
Kentucky Barrel Tax Repeal Signed Into Law
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear has signed into law a bill that gradually phases out the state’s “barrel tax” on inventories of maturing whiskey. State senators… Read More
Whisky Magazine Presents World Whiskies Awards
Whisky Magazine handed out its annual World Whiskies Awards March 30 in London, and there were some surprises among the winners. M&H Elements Sherry… Read More
New Releases & Glen Grant Unveils New 21-Year-Old Single Malt
The first of this week’s new releases features Glen Grant. Glen Grant has introduced the oldest permanent addition to its range with a new 21-year-old… Read More
Supreme Court to Rule on “Bad Spaniel’s” Trademark Lawsuit
March 22, 2023 – In a nearly 90-minute hearing punctuated with laughter, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit over whether… Read More
Chancellor Slams Whisky Industry With Tax Hike
March 15, 2023 – The Scotch Whisky Association’s pleas for a freeze on excise duty fell on deaf ears, as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s new budget… Read More
American Spirits Exports Reach Record High
American distillers exported a record $2.06 billion in spirits during 2022, a 30 percent gain over 2021 as the temporary end of tariffs on Bourbons… Read More
Whisky Fungus Lawsuit Halts Work on Jack Daniel’s Warehouse
Jack Daniel’s is being ordered to stop work on a new whisky warehouse being built near the distillery in Lincoln County, Tennessee. The county’s chancellor… Read More
How to Form a Whisky Club
We all know that whisky is best when it’s shared with friends, and whisky clubs are becoming more and more popular…but how do you form… Read More
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