June 21, 2013 – There are few things that James Espey hasn’t done in the whisky industry. He’s one of the few people to hold… Read More
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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
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
Diageo CEO Paul Walsh to Step Down
May 7, 2013 – In a move that had been anticipated for some time by drinks industry observers, Diageo CEO Paul Walsh has announced his… Read More
Episode 421: April 20, 2013
The English Whisky Company has been distilling since 2006, and while it may not be able to claim the title of “England’s only whisky distillery”… Read More
Talisker Releasing Port Cask Expression
April 19, 2013 – Diageo’s Classic Malts range is expanding with a new Talisker single malt. Port Ruighe is a Port wine cask-finished Talisker with… Read More
Episode 419: April 6, 2013
Scotch Whisky exports account for 80% of all Scottish food and drink exports each year, along with about 25% of all UK food and drink… Read More
Diageo Selects Teaninich Site for New Malt Distillery
April 3, 2013 – Diageo has selected a site next to the existing Teaninich Distillery in the Highlands for its newest malt whisky distillery. The… Read More
Episode 418: March 30, 2013
Cutty Sark is marking two anniversaries within a week or so: the brand’s 90’s anniversary on March 23 and the third anniversary of its acquisition… Read More
Episode 417: March 23, 2013
This week’s episode required 35 hours of flying and 17,000 miles of round-trip travel, but it was well worth it to visit Amrut’s distillery in… Read More
Episode 415: March 10, 2013
Buffalo Trace’s Single Oak Project is at the halfway point, with 96 of the 192 single cask bottlings released and the remainder to be parceled… Read More