May 2, 2013 – Beam Inc. reported first quarter earnings of $0.64/ share today, well above the estimates from Wall Street analysts. The 21% gain… Read More
Knob Creek
Ultimate Spirits Challenge Announces Winners
March 22, 2013 – 11 whiskies from around the world received Chairman’s Trophy honors in the fourth annual Ultimate Spirits Challenge held at the Astor… Read More
Episode 385: September 1, 2012
Emerging markets have been responsible for most of the growth in whisky sales worldwide, and Billy Walker of BenRiach and GlenDronach joins us this week… Read More
Episode 359: March 4, 2012
Time to shatter some long-cherished myths and legends about Bourbon, and Michael Veach will serve as our myth-buster this week. He’s the Bourbon historian at… Read More
Chef Mike Isabella’s Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Chef Mike Isabella has appeared on Top Chef and Top Chef All-Stars, and now he shares the secret of his Knob Creek Bourbon Caramel Sauce… Read More
Episode 325: July 17, 2011
The Scottish town of Oban celebrated its 200th anniversary this week, and the folks at Oban Distillery fired up a Time Machine to celebrate. They… Read More
Episode 304: February 19, 2011
Still in Indiana, but that’s giving me a chance to catch up with old friends. Matt Colglazier writes the American Craft Spirits blog, and also… Read More
Episode 286: October 24, 2010
Ever wondered why the U.S. requires whisky to be sold in 750ml bottles, while most of the rest of the world sells 700ml bottles? We’ll… Read More
Episode 278: September 12, 2010
This week’s episode comes from the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, Scotland, which has been completely renovated to provide state of the art whisky education… Read More
Episode 226: November 14, 2009
The whisky world gathers every November for Malt Advocate’s WhiskyFest in New York. The 12th annual edition featured new whiskies and longtime favorites. We’ll cover… Read More
Episode 224: October 31, 2009
Whisky is a treat for many of us, but the trick is finding the right one (obligatory Halloween reference). Keith Law is one of the… Read More
Episode 223: October 25, 2009
This week, I’m on the road at Proof on Main in Louisville! Heaven Hill is celebrating Parker Beam’s 50th anniversary as a distiller this weekend,… Read More