For the second straight year, a Texas whiskey has won Best in Show honors at the American Craft Spirits Association competition. San Antonio’s Ranger Creek Brewing… Read More
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Angel’s Envy Lawsuit Moved To Federal Court
February 6, 2015 – A class-action lawsuit against Louisville Distilling Co., the producer of Angel’s Envy whiskies, has been moved to Federal District Court in… Read More
Tate Sues Former Colleague & Wife In Latest Balcones Chapter
January 7, 2015 – Even as Chip Tate begins work on his new Tate & Company distillery in Waco, Texas, he is taking legal action… Read More
Episode 510: December 8, 2014
As we reported on our last episode, Balcones Distilling founder Chip Tate has accepted a buyout agreement from the majority owners of the Waco, Texas… Read More
Chip Tate: “I Want To Make Whiskey”
October 20, 2014 – With a gag order banning him from speaking publicly about the legal battle for control of Balcones Distilling lifted, Balcones founder… 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 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
Balcones’ Tate Denies Accusations, Claims Investors Plan Hostile Takeover
September 16, 2014 – Chip Tate, the embattled founder and master distiller at Balcones Distillery in Waco, Texas, has formally denied accusations by the distillery’s… Read More
Episode 495: September 7, 2014
When you’ve worked at the same place for 60 years, it’s hard for your colleagues to keep a secret from you. Wild Turkey and the… Read More
Bardstown Principal Cleared As Suspect in Pappy Theft
November 23, 2013 – Franklin County (Kentucky) sheriff’s deputies have cleared Bardstown High School principal Chris Pickett as a suspect in the theft of approximately… Read More
Episode 450: November 2, 2013
This week, we’re in Banff, Alberta for a very special Bowmore weekend in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. The “Bowmore on the Rockies” weekend… Read More