May 31, 2013 – Edrington’s innovation team has experimented with several versions of The Famous Grouse in recent years, with a smokier version known as… 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.
Kentucky Approves Distillery Construction Tax Incentives
May 30, 2013 – Kentucky economic development officials have approved tax incentives for an expansion project at Maker’s Mark Distillery and preliminary approval for the proposed… Read More
Whisky Label Changes Coming in US as TTB Allows Nutrition Data
May 29, 2013 – Every packaged food product sold in the United States includes information on its label about serving sizes, calories, the amount of… Read More
Times of India: Invergordon Sale May Satisfy UK Concerns in Diageo’s United Spirits Deal
May 29, 2013 – The Times of India reports Vijay Mallya’s United Spirits is prepared to consider selling Whyte & Mackay’s Invergordon grain whisky distillery in Scotland… Read More
Business Standard: UK Regulators May Force Whyte & Mackay Sale
Updated May 28, 2013 – Diageo is still acquiring shares of Indian liquor magate Vijay Mallya’s United Spirits (USL) in an attempt to gain majority… Read More
1993 Photo Shows Highest Whisky on Earth
May 29, 2013 – Today marks the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s historic first summit of Mount Everest in 1963, and… Read More
Jim McEwan Celebrates 50 Years in Whisky
May 24, 2013 – Jim McEwan is arguably the most well-known figure in Islay whisky today. He spent 38 years at Bowmore Distillery, working his… Read More
The Macallan Anniversary Malt Sells for $27K at McTear’s
May 24, 2013 – A bottle of The Macallan Anniversary Malt from 1983 led the bidding at this week’s McTear’s auction of rare whiskies in… Read More
anCnoc & Peter Arkle Team Up for Third Whisky Release
May 21, 2013 – Scottish illustrator Peter Arkle’s third single malt in his collaboration with anCnoc features another aspect of the distillery’s heritage. anCnoc’s Peter… Read More
English Whisky Company Honors 60th Anniversary of Queen’s Coronation
May 21, 2013 – June 2 marks the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953, and while Great Britain celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of… Read More
Whiskies Signed by 6 Prime Ministers Sell at Tennants Auction
May 21, 2013 – Bottles of whisky signed by Britain’s Prime Ministers often show up at auction, but a lot at the recent Tennants auction… Read More
Tennessee Governor Signs Distillery Bills
May 21, 2013 – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has signed a bill approved by state lawmakers last month that clears the way for the owners… Read More
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