November 2, 2018 – Dave Pickerell, the master distiller and blender responsible for helping dozens of would-be whiskey entrepreneurs achieve their dreams, has died at… Read More
Bill Samuels
Kavalan Takes Top Single Malt Honors in World Whiskies Awards
March 19, 2015 – For the second consecutive year, a “world” whisky has taken top honors as the “World’s Best Single Malt” in Whisky Magazine’s… Read More
Episode 484: June 20, 2014
Distilling is serious business, and safety is paramount. Brianna Bailey of The Oklahoman can testify to that…she was an eyewitness to an explosion inside Twister… Read More
Maker’s Mark Testing Cask-Strength Version
June 11, 2014 — Maker’s Mark is working on a limited-edition cask-strength version of its popular Bourbon, with plans to make it available for sale… Read More
Episode 427: June 1, 2013
Stories are what give whisky its unique place in the drinks world, and this week, we’ll hear from two authors of new books on the… Read More
Episode 413: February 24, 2013
Chip Tate of Balcones Distillery in Texas is winning even more awards for his whiskies, with two gold medals in the inaugural Spirits of the… Read More
Maker’s Mark Changes Course
After a week of controversy surrounding plans to lower the bottling strength (ABV) of its flagship bourbon, Maker’s Mark has reversed the decision. In an… Read More
Episode 7: December 8, 2005
Award-winning whiskies dominate this edition of WhiskyCast! We’ll hear from Graham Coull of Glen Moray, the home of Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2006 Single Malt… Read More