In the first of this week’s two episodes of WhiskyCast, we’ll travel to Sweden to look at two of the country’s whisky distilleries. Mackmyra is… Read More
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Balcones Dispute Settled, But Bitter Feelings Remain
Editor’s note: We have produced a special bonus episode of WhiskyCast this week including the complete interviews with Chip Tate and Greg Allen. December 6,… Read More
Chip Tate To Return To Balcones December 5, Plans To “Set Things Right”
Editor’s note: Chip Tate and the Balcones majority owners reached a settlement December 3 in which Tate sold his 27 percent ownership stake in Balcones… Read More
Episode 506: November 15, 2014
Stuart Harvey has been the master blender for Inver House for nearly 11 years, and he’s living proof that you don’t have to be born… Read More
Tate Wins Key Battle In Balcones Distilling Dispute
November 14, 2014 – Balcones Distilling founder Chip Tate has won a key battle in his fight with the majority investors who now control 73%… Read More
Episode 503: October 25, 2014
This week’s episode comes from Whiskey Live Dublin, and we’ll be focusing on Irish whiskies this time around with some of the winners from Thursday… Read More
Balcones Dispute Headed For Mediation, Gag Order Lifted
October 19, 2014 – There are new developments in the ongoing dispute between Balcones Distilling founder Chip Tate and the Oklahoma City-based investor group that… Read More
Episode 502: October 18, 2014
Finland has a love-hate relationship with whisky. Finns love it, and the Finnish government hates it. Distilled spirits advertising is banned, and regulators went so… Read More
Episode 501: October 11, 2014
This week, we’ll look at the growth of craft distilling through the eyes of veteran drinks writer James Rodewald and distiller Darek Bell. Rodewald studied… Read More
Balcones’ Tate Found In Contempt, Sentencing Set For October 22
October 11, 2014 – Embattled Balcones Distilling founder and head distiller Chip Tate is scheduled to be sentenced on October 22 after being found in contempt of… Read More
Episode 498: September 26, 2014
With all of the issues being raised over whisky labeling in the US and a new lawsuit challenging claims on Templeton Rye’s labels, we’ll hear… Read More
Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Templeton Rye’s Origins
September 22, 2014 – A Chicago-based law firm has targeted Iowa’s Templeton Rye as the first whisky brand to face a class-action lawsuit over allegations… Read More

