Updated June 25, 2013 – Massive flooding along several rivers in Alberta have claimed at least three lives, caused millions of dollars in damage, and… 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.
Diageo Teams Up With Dunhill for Blue Label Collection
June 24, 2013 – Diageo will release a special Alfred Dunhill Johnnie Walker Blue Label collection for the travel retail market in the brand’s latest… Read More
Craig Daniels Wins Australian Whisky Tasting Title for Third Time
June 23, 2013 – Craig Daniels has claimed his third title in the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship with a win in Friday night’s competition… Read More
Hankey Bannister Returns to Roots with Heritage Blend
June 21, 2013 – Hankey Bannister, the International Beverages-owned blended Scotch brand, has a new limited-release expression that was created to remember the whisky’s original… Read More
Black Bull Teams Up With Ecurie Ecosse, Plans 2014 Le Mans Bid
June 21, 2013 – The 24 Hours of Le Mans kicks off Saturday, but Scotland’s Ecurie Ecosse racing team is already making plans for the… Read More
OBE Awarded to Keepers of the Quaich Founder
June 21, 2013 – There are few things that James Espey hasn’t done in the whisky industry. He’s one of the few people to hold… Read More
Edrington Confirms Plans for New Units in US, Asia, & Middle East
June 19, 2013 – Edrington Group will end its U.S. distribution agreement with Rémy Cointreau at the end of March, 2014, and will form Edrington USA… Read More
Bruichladdich Ends UK Distribution Deals To Set Up Own Network
June 14, 2013 – Rémy Cointreau-owned Bruichladdich will end its UK distribution deals with Blavod Wines & Spirits and Gordon & MacPhail as of July… Read More
Teeling Expands Irish Whiskey Range with Vintage Reserve Series
June 14, 2013 – The fledgling Teeling Whiskey Company is only a year old, but has released the first in a new Vintage Reserve series… Read More
Glen Keith Revived as Chivas Brothers Presses Forward with New Speyside Distillery
June 14, 2013 – After 14 years in mothballs, Glen Keith Distillery in Speyside is back in business. Chivas Brothers CEO Christian Porta and Scottish… Read More
Source Of Whisky in New Jersey Tanker Truck Crash Identified
June 13, 2013 – The source and destination of the Scotch whisky being hauled in a tanker truck that flipped and caught fire in Woodbridge,… Read More
Edrington To Cut Ties With Rémy Cointreau in US Market
June 12, 2013 – Edrington Group will end its U.S. distribution agreement with Rémy Cointreau at the end of March, 2014. The two companies have… Read More