Oxford, Mississippi is known for many things, but Bourbon isn’t usually the first thing you think of. Chef John Currence and his friends might just… Read More
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A Peek Inside the Irish Whiskey Archive (Episode 674: December 31, 2017)
Much of whisky’s early history is documented only in tales, with few written records that have survived the centuries. In some cases, though, the documents… 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
Distilling Returns to the Birthplace of Scotch Whisky (Episode 654: August 13, 2017)
Lindores Abbey has a unique place in Scottish history. In 1494, the abbey’s Friar John Cor was responsible for the oldest known written reference to… Read More
Straight Shooting with Bulleit Bourbon’s Tom Bulleit (Episode 645: June 11, 2017)
Tom Bulleit wasn’t born into the Bourbon business, but even as a successful Kentucky lawyer, he knew there was something calling him to whiskey. He… Read More
Episode 619: December 11, 2016
A couple of weeks ago, we credited San Francisco’s Anchor Distilling with being the birthplace of the American craft distilling movement in 1993. While Anchor… Read More
SWA’s Frost Wants to Help Solve Alcohol Abuse Problems
October 18, 2015 – “There’s definitely more to be done, and we, the industry, want to be part of making that better,” says Scotch Whisky… Read More
Episode 529: April 11, 2015
This week, we’re on location at the Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky for the annual Maker’s Mark Handcraft Festival and the running of the… Read More
“Drop the Duty” Campaign Works As UK Cuts Whisky Taxes
March 18, 2015 – The “Drop the Duty” campaign led by the Scotch Whisky Association and other UK spirits industry leaders has claimed a victory,… Read More
SWA’s Hewitt: Should Have Acted Sooner To Block Minimum Pricing
November 19, 2013 – As the Scotch Whisky Association fights the Scottish National Party’s attempts to impose minimum pricing standards for alcohol, the trade body’s… Read More
Episode 332: September 4, 2011
Every September, whiskey lovers start prowling their favorite liquor stores for the arrival of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection whiskies. This year’s lineup of three… Read More
Episode 90: May 6, 2007
Distillers get all the glory, but there’s more to making great whisky than just running the still. The whisky industry’s unsung heroes are the coopers,… Read More