August 1, 2013 – Delilah’s, the legendary Chicago punk rock and whisky bar, marks its 20th anniversary on August 29th, and Compass Box is releasing… 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.
WSJ: Diageo Not Ruling Out Bid for Beam
August 1, 2013 – Diageo may consider a takeover bid for Beam Inc. as a way to strengthen its position in the North American market,… Read More
U.S. Sales Help Push Diageo to 8% Gain in 2013 Profits
July 31, 2013 – Diageo, the world’s largest whisky producer, reported an 8% increase in profits for the 2012 fiscal year ending June 30. Overall… Read More
Brenne to Expand U.S. Distribution
July 30, 2013 – Less than a year after Allison Patel entered the U.S. market with Brenne Estate Cask single malt whisky from France, she… Read More
Henry McKenna Bourbons Get a Facelift
July 30, 2013 – Heaven Hill plans to expand distribution of its Henry McKenna range of Bourbons, and is giving the namesake whiskey and the… Read More
The Balvenie Unveils New Travel Retail Range
July 30, 2013 – The Balvenie has unveiled its second travel retail release of the year, a three-expression series of 12, 16, and 25-year-old single… Read More
Diageo To Move Whiskey Barrels in Louisville
July 27, 2013 – Diageo and Louisville’s Air Pollution Control District have reached an agreement to resolve air quality complaints filed against the drinks company… Read More
Bowmore Releases 1989 Port Cask Single Malt
July 26, 2013 – Bowmore has released a 23-year-old Port cask-matured single malt. The limited-edition whisky was distilled in 1989, and has been bottled at… Read More
William Grant & Sons Dominates IWSC Whisky Trophies
July 25, 2013 – William Grant & Sons, the family-owned company responsible for Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, and Grant’s whiskies, led trophy winners in the whisky… Read More
Stagg Jr. Coming From Buffalo Trace
July 25, 2013 – As WhiskyCast first reported in March, Buffalo Trace plans to release a younger and more widely available version of its award-winning… Read More
Glen Garioch Unveils Virgin Oak Matured Malt
July 18, 2013 – Morrison Bowmore’s Glen Garioch Distillery has released a new single malt Scotch matured in virgin American white oak casks. Glen Garioch… Read More
Balcones Distilling Breaks Ground on New Distillery
July 18, 2013 – Chip Tate and his team built the original stills and equipment for his Balcones Distillery in Waco, Texas by hand, and… Read More
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