If you’re starting a new distillery from scratch, it helps to find some veteran whisky makers to join you on the journey. That’s just what… Read More
Easter Elchies
Reviving One of Islay’s Legendary Distilleries (Episode 770: June 2, 2019)
Construction could begin later this year on Diageo’s planned revival of the legendary Port Ellen Distillery on Islay, which was closed in 1983. Only the… Read More
New Whisky Auction World Record Set at Christie’s in London
November 29, 2018 – Move over, Valerio Adami. Step back, Sir Peter Blake. Make way for Michael Dillon! The Irish artist’s one-of-a-kind hand-painted 1926 Macallan… Read More
The Macallan Opens New £140 Million Distillery
May 22, 2018 – With a laser light show over the Speyside countryside that apparently had some people in the area fearing an alien invasion,… Read More
A Spirited Time in New Brunswick (Episode 668: November 19, 2017)
This time around, we’re on location at the New Brunswick Spirits Festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick…and if you think we get around a lot, spare… Read More
A Passion for Whisky Becomes a Career (Episode 637: April 16, 2017)
This week, we’ll talk with two people who have turned their passion for whisky into careers. Tracie Franklin is one of the newest brand ambassadors… Read More
Macallan Expansion Receives Planning Permission
August 5, 2014 – As expected, Moray Council members have given the green light to Edrington’s plans for a £100 million ($168 million USD) expansion… Read More
Episode 457: December 21, 2013
Think of Belgium and drinks, and beer is usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, Belgians are quite fond of whisky as well,… Read More
Five Pillars Down For The Macallan…One To Go
December 17, 2013 – The Macallan brags about its “Six Pillars” of quality, and has now released the fifth of six “Six Pillars” expressions in… Read More
Episode 454: December 2, 2013
There’s one question Diageo’s whisky team has been asked for years — why can’t we have more Mortlach single malt bottlings? The Dufftown distillery has… Read More
The Macallan To Get New £150 Million Distillery Complex
November 28, 2013 – Yet another distillery expansion is coming in Scotland’s Speyside region with the announcement of plans for a new £150 million ($245.5… Read More