January 6, 2017 – One week before Donald Trump takes the oath of office as the 45th President of the United States, a bottle of… Read More
Barack Obama
Episode 596: July 3, 2016
Single malt whiskies have been sold in the US for decades, but technically, there’s no official definition for “single malt” in the federal government’s regulations… Read More
Episode 587: April 30, 2016
The other night, one of the whiskey bars in Louisville held a “Jim Rutledge Tribute Night” to honor the retired Four Roses master distiller. Less… Read More
Episode 586: April 23, 2016
Paul Hletlko is one of the leaders in North America’s craft distilling movement, and the founder of FEW Spirits is in the middle of a… Read More
Episode 572: January 17, 2016
One of the most-discussed topics at this weekend’s Victoria Whisky Festival was a National Post feature on whisky questioning the future of vintage whiskies, and… Read More
“Pardon My Pappy” Campaign Goes Viral
April 25, 2015 – While watching coverage of Franklin County Sheriff Pat Melton’s news conference Tuesday on the indictments of nine people in connection with… Read More
Episode 526: March 21, 2015
US President Barack Obama visited a whisky maker for the first time this week during his trip to Cleveland for a speech to the City… Read More
President Visits Cleveland Whiskey
March 19, 2015 – If the “Bourbon Summit” between US President Barack Obama and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky ever takes place, whisky lovers… Read More
Episode 518: January 24, 2015
Kentucky’s Four Roses Distillery announced this week that supply problems will prevent this spring’s release of the annual Four Roses Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon.… Read More
Episode 507: November 22, 2014
Dewar’s has focused on its Blended Scotch whiskies for generations, with the limited exception in recent years of single malts from Aberfeldy. However, a team… Read More
Saturday Night Live Takes On The “Bourbon Summit”
November 16, 2014 – While newly re-elected Senator Mitch McConnell told Kentucky Republican Party leaders Saturday the “Bourbon Summit” with President Barack Obama will take… Read More
Episode 506: November 15, 2014
Stuart Harvey has been the master blender for Inver House for nearly 11 years, and he’s living proof that you don’t have to be born… Read More