There’s still a lot left to discover about whisky, even though the “water of life” has been around for centuries. Scientists are still unlocking the… Read More
Kentucky Distillers Association
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
Kentucky Bourbon Tourism Hits Record Levels in 2019
By Mark Gillespie February 13, 2020 – If you build it, they will come. That applies not only to a baseball field in the middle… Read More
Al Young: 1942-2019
By Mark Gillespie December 26, 2019 – Look at the “About” section of Al Young’s Facebook profile. In the “work” category, you’ll see only one entry.… Read More
Terroir in Whisky: Terrific Concept or Terrible Myth? (Episode 791: November 3, 2019)
Want to start an argument among whisky lovers? Just ask whether there’s “terroir” in whisky. Terroir is the French term for a “sense of place”… Read More
Clock Is Ticking on Tax Break for U.S. Craft Distillers
November 1, 2019 – There’s a countdown clock on the home page of the American Craft Spirits Association web site for midnight on New Year’s… Read More
Kentucky Bourbon Production Sets New Records
October 30, 2019 – Kentucky’s Bourbon distillers are running their stills at full steam to catch up with current – and projected – demand for… Read More
Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Introduces Class of 2019
September 19, 2019 – Six new legends joined some of Bourbon’s greatest names today as the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inducted the Class of… Read More
From Hockey’s Hall of Fame to a Whiskey Rookie (Episode 784: September 15, 2019)
Ed Belfour has every honor a hockey player could dream of, including a Stanley Cup, an Olympic gold medal, and the ultimate: being named to… Read More
New Distillery, Familiar Faces (Episode 773: June 23, 2019)
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
Potential Changes in U.S. Spirits Sizes Draw Mixed Reactions
June 10, 2019 – While the Treasury Department’s Tax & Trade Bureau has not yet officially published a proposed regulatory change to eliminate most requirements… 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

