History changes all the time as we uncover new facts about the past, and historian Drew Hannush’s new book shakes up some of the history… Read More
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Scotch Whisky Exports Down in 2023
Scotch whisky exports declined in both value and volume during the first half of 2023, according to a new report from the Scotch Whisky Association.… Read More
Live Whisky Events Are Returning…Are We Ready? (Episode 864: March 28, 2021)
Virtually every major whisky event worldwide in the past year has been cancelled, postponed, or gone virtual because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, live events… Read More
Una’s Story (Episode 806: February 16, 2020)
This week on WhiskyCast, we’re sharing a special story of strength. Not the kind of strength one can build in the gym, but the inner… Read More
Global Scotch Whisky Exports Grow While Tariffs Cut Into U.S. Market
By Mark Gillespie February 11, 2020 – For years, the United States has been the most valuable export market for Scotch Whisky producers. A year… Read More
Australian Whiskies and the “Roo Flu” (Episode 782: September 1, 2019)
We’re back after spending eight days in Australia and a week in bed fighting the “Roo Flu” virus, and there’s a lot to talk about!… Read More
Amazon: Now Delivering Whisky Videos (Episode 755: February 17, 2019)
Amazon delivers almost everything…even whisky in some places. Now, Amazon Prime Video is delivering content for whisky lovers. We’ll talk with the Three Drinkers: Aidy… Read More
Whisky & Chocolate: A Divine Combination (Episode 680: February 11, 2018)
With apologies to the legendary Scottish poet Robert Burns, “whisky and chocolate gang tegither!” Good whiskies and fine chocolates actually share many of the same… Read More
Scotch Whisky Exports Reach Record High In 2017
February 9, 2018 – The global boom in whisky sales fueled another record year in Scotch Whisky exports during 2017, according to new statistics released… Read More
Single Malts a Bright Spot for Scotch Whisky Exports
October 30, 2017 – Single Malt Scotch Whiskies are one of the few bright spots in the latest report on Scotland’s whisky exports from the… Read More
Episode 607: September 17, 2016
This week, Ardbeg unveiled its first single malt with an age statement since the original debut of the 10-year-old edition many years ago. The Ardbeg… Read More
Episode 593: June 12, 2016
Many factors go into the decision to give a whisky brand a shakeup, and we’ll look at the factors behind two major facelifts announced in… Read More