June 5, 2013 (Updated June 13) – Police in Woodbridge, New Jersey are trying to figure out what caused a tanker truck hauling 6,000 gallons… 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.
Chivas Brothers Marks Coronation Anniversary with Diamond Tribute
June 4, 2013 – As Britain’s Queen Elizabeth celebrated the 60th anniversary of her coronation today, Chivas Brothers released a new expression in its Royal… Read More
Hillrock Estate Partners With George Washington’s Distillery
June 4, 2013 – Hillrock Esate Distillery, the Ancrim, New York-based farm distillery, is partnering with George Washington’s Distillery at Mount Vernon in Virginia to… Read More
Stranahan’s Fills Barrel #5,000, Opens New Warehouse in Denver
June 13, 2013 – Denver’s Stranahan’s distillery has filled Barrel #5,000 after nine years of production, but reached the capacity of its original rickhouse long… Read More
Construction to Begin at Kingsbarns Distillery in Scotland
June 3, 2013 – Final planning permission has been granted for restoration and construction work on the site of the future Kingsbarns Distillery near St.… Read More
The Famous Grouse Experiments With Flavors in Sweden
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
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
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