May 4, 2013 – Tamdhu Distillery made its re-appearance on the whisky stage today during the Spirit of Speyside Festival with the release of its… 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.
The Glenlivet Releases a Mystery Malt
May 4, 2013 – Most new whiskies are released with fanfare, news releases, samples, and details practically down to the shoes the stillman was wearing… Read More
Laphroaig Updates Packaging Across Range
May 3, 2013 – Laphroaig has unveiled a new packaging design for its entire range of Islay single malts. The design includes new labels and… Read More
Scottish Court Upholds Minimum Pricing
May 3, 2013 – The Scotch Whisky Association lost what appears to be just the first round of litigation over a government plan to impose… Read More
Beam Reports 22.6% Profit Hike On Maker’s Mark Controversy
May 2, 2013 – Beam Inc. reported first quarter earnings of $0.64/ share today, well above the estimates from Wall Street analysts. The 21% gain… Read More
Loch Fyne Whiskies Sold
May 1, 2013 – Loch Fyne Whiskies, the Inverary-based retailer known as much for its wide variety of Scotch whiskies as for its irreverent nature,… Read More
Laing Brothers Go Their Separate Ways
May 1, 2013 – The second-generation brothers of Douglas Laing & Co. have split the company in what Fred and Stewart Laing are both calling… Read More
The Macallan Releases Complete 1824 Series Range
April 30, 2013 – After six months of exclusivity in the UK market, The Macallan’s new no-age statement range of single malts is being released… Read More
Macallan 50 Tops Bonhams NY Auction
April 30, 2013 – The first Bonhams whisky auction of the year in New York City saw vintage Macallans leading the bidding, with a 50-year-old… Read More
Wemyss Malts Releases 6 Single Cask Bottlings
April 30, 2013 – Wemyss Malts is releasing its largest batch of single cask bottlings yet, with six different single malts from four different decades.… Read More
Update: Search Continues for Toronto Whisky Thief in Glenfiddich 50 Heist
Updated April 26, 2013 – Police in Toronto are still looking for a man who stole a $26,000 (CDN) bottle of Glenfiddich 50-year-old Scotch from… Read More
The Whisky Shop Gets Rare Glenlivet Quercus Single Cask
April 26, 2013 – Single cask distillery bottlings of The Glenlivet are fairly rare, and The Whisky Shop’s 21 UK stores will have one starting… Read More
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