Templeton Rye has been in the spotlight in recent weeks as critics go after so-called “sourced whisky” producers for what they claim are violations of… Read More
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Episode 491: August 8, 2014
Stuart Nickerson has kept a low profile since leaving Glenglassaugh Distillery following its sale last year, but he has several new projects coming on line… Read More
Scotch Whisky Avoids Russian Trade Sanctions For Now
August 8, 2014 – The escalating battle of economic sanctions between Russia and Western nations over the situation in Ukraine has already seen restrictions on… Read More
Episode 479: May 17, 2014
The old saying goes “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Dan Garrison’s life was full of lemons back in 2003, and he decided to… Read More
Scotch Whisky Receives Australian Trademark Protection
April 15, 2014 – Australia is the 12th largest market for Scotch whisky exports, with growth of 7% last year. It’s also one of the… Read More
Scotch Whisky Association Expresses Concerns Over Independence
April 11, 2014 – As the Scotch Whisky Association released 2013 export data showing a second consecutive flat year, the trade body’s chief executive expressed… Read More
Episode 471: March 22, 2014
Dave Broom has written and edited many books on whisky and other spirits, but none quite like his latest book. “Whisky: The Manual” is for… Read More
Brown-Forman Rides Whiskey Wave To Gains
March 6, 2014 – Louisville-based Brown-Forman reported a 12% increase in net income for the third quarter (ending January 31) on strong global sales of… Read More
Episode 467: February 23, 2014
Alwynne Gwilt couldn’t stand whisky…hated it, in fact. That is, until a former boss in London dragged the Canadian expat to a media tasting. It’s… Read More
Mackmyra Cuts Jobs, Exports On Sluggish Sales
February 22, 2014 – Mackmyra started the boom in Swedish whisky distilling when eight whisky lovers decided to build their own distillery during a hot… Read More
Episode 465: February 8, 2014
Whisky’s brand ambassadors roam the world, racking up tens or hundreds of thousands of frequent flier miles every year and spending up to half their… Read More
Sullivan’s Cove Limits Exports Of French Oak Single Malt
February 5, 2014 – Sullivan’s Cove is Tasmania’s best-selling single malt whisky, and the Tasmania Distillery has been forced to start limiting exports of its… Read More

