America has a love-hate relationship with alcohol, and it’s fair to say that drinking has changed the course of American history – for better and… Read More
Kentucky
Episode 562: November 14, 2015
As we begin the 11th year of WhiskyCast, we’re taking a look back this week to catch up with some of the friends we’ve made… Read More
Episode 561: November 7, 2015
Scotland’s Glenturret Distillery celebrated its 240th anniversary this week by gathering 240 people at The Famous Grouse Experience for a toast, and by announcing the… Read More
Trademark Battle Pits David Against Kentucky’s Goliath
November 6, 2015 – “I love the Cats…I’m a big basketball fan!” Like many people around the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Colin Fultz lives and dies… Read More
Appeals Court Rules Against Diageo in Whisky Fungus Lawsuit
November 3, 2015 – A lawsuit filed on behalf of Louisville residents living near Diageo’s Stitzel-Weller Distillery over damage linked to so-called “whisky fungus” can… Read More
Trademark Suit Filed Over Kentucky’s Old Taylor Distillery Restoration
October 30, 2015 – The inevitable lawsuit could have been predicted from the moment that plans were announced last year to restore the historic Old… Read More
“A Perfect Whiskey” Goes on the Block in Boston
October 17, 2015 – Pre-Prohibition Bourbons come up fairly regularly at auctions, but it’s rare that a whiskey estimated to be from around 1880 becomes… Read More
Rev. Elijah’s 18-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon is Back!
October 15, 2015 – After three long years of prayers from devoted Bourbon lovers, Heaven Hill has brought back the Elijah Craig 18 Year Old Single… Read More
“Pappy” Mania Likely To Reach New Levels With 2015 Releases
October 14, 2015 – Perhaps one should shed a tear this fall for the whiskey sellers of the world…those poor, downtrodden souls who will be… Read More
Episode 554: September 26, 2015
This time around, we’re in Paris for the first of two episodes this weekend from Whisky Live Paris! Each year, Whisky Live Paris draws whisky… Read More
Bardstown Bourbon Distillery Progressing Toward 2016 Opening
September 24, 2015 – Construction work is underway on the latest addition to Bardstown, Kentucky’s claim as the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” The Bardstown… Read More
Heaven Hill Tops US Icons of Whisky Awards
September 24, 2015 – Heaven Hill Brands led the list of winners in Whisky Magazine’s 2016 Icons of Whisky Awards US round, winning Distiller of… Read More