February 7, 2017 – Led by the whiskey industry, U.S. spirits sales recorded another year of growth during 2016, according to the Distilled Spirits Council… Read More
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Episode 600: July 31, 2016
Philadelphia has a long history of whisky distilling dating back to Colonial days, and craft distillers are reviving some of that history that died out… Read More
Democratic Convention Gives Philadelphia Distillers a Chance to Shine
July 25, 2016 – Stepping over the footings for a wall in an old Philadelphia foundry, it’s hard to see a link between the construction… Read More
Episode 598: July 17, 2016
There are lots of whiskies to choose from, and there’s a story behind each one. This time around, we’ll talk with the entrepreneurs behind two… Read More
Political Conventions About the “Party” for Distilled Spirits Council
July 13, 2016 – It’s almost as much of a American political convention tradition as funny hats, the phrase “the great state of…”, and the… Read More
Episode 595: June 25, 2016
Willie Cochrane retired last month after 39 years at Jura Distillery, and spent the last 11 of them as the manager of the Isle of… Read More
American Whiskey On Track To Surpass Global Scotch Malt Whisky Sales
February 28, 2016 – American Whiskey isn’t just enjoying a renaissance in its home market, but is drawing in new consumers around the world. Now,… Read More
Episode 575: February 6, 2016
One of the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest whisky festivals is coming up later this month, and DramFest 2016 caps off a busy few weeks for Michael… Read More
Whiskey Boom Still Going Strong in U.S.
February 2, 2016 – U.S. whisky sales showed solid growth across the board for the second straight year as overall sales of distilled spirits once… Read More
Episode 559: October 24, 2015
Andy Cant has been a Scotch Whisky nomad for nearly four decades, working at distilleries and maltings all over Scotland. He’s done everything from making… Read More
Episode 558: October 17, 2015
George Washington’s Scottish distiller never made single malt whisky at Mount Vernon in the 18th Century, but Scottish distillers John Campbell, Bill Lumsden, and Andy… Read More
Scottish Distillers Unveil George Washington’s Single Malt for Charity
October 13, 2015 – George Washington never made single malt whiskey in the distillery on his Mount Vernon estate near Washington, but was one of… Read More