Camden, New Jersey has a long manufacturing heritage dating back decades, but the city’s glory days ended decades ago – leaving behind empty buildings, crime,… Read More
Penderyn
Jim Swan, Ph.D.: 1941-2017
February 15, 2017 – Most whisky connoisseurs will likely have never heard of Jim Swan, but the longtime whisky industry consultant helped shape many of… Read More
Episode 592: June 4, 2016
Penderyn is the only whisky distillery in Wales, but may soon spin off a second distillery under its name in nearby Swansea. Local leaders want… Read More
Penderyn Considering Second Distillery in Wales
May 31, 2016 – Wales’ only whisky distillery may be about to expand its presence outside of the town of Penderyn as part of a… Read More
Ultimate Spirits Challenge Winners Announced
March 25, 2015 – The Ultimate Spirits Challenge competition led by Spirit Journal editor F. Paul Pacult has announced its 2015 winners in whiskies, along… Read More
Episode 513: December 28, 2014
As we close out 2014, we’ll hear from the man some might call “The Whisky Whisperer” for his ability to coax young distilleries into producing… Read More
Episode 404: December 28, 2012
There are plenty of ideas for entrepreneurs seeking a place in the world of whisky, but as always, getting the funding is the hard part.… Read More
Episode 390: September 22, 2012
This week, we’re catching up with old friends and on new whiskies. After two full weeks on the road, there was much more to talk… Read More
Episode 337: October 2, 2011
Back at home, but with Paris still on my mind, and plenty of news to catch up on! We’ll catch up with more news on… Read More
Episode 300: January 23, 2011
Plenty of highlights at this year’s Victoria Whisky Festival, and we’ll have all of the details in this episode recorded on location in Victoria, British… Read More
Episode 237: January 30, 2010
As I reported in the last episode, Maker’s Mark is working on a new bourbon. This time around, Master Distiller Kevin Smith sits down with… Read More
Episode 82: March 11, 2007
Jim Swan, Ph.D. has been working with distilleries around the world for years as a consultant, helping to make the whiskies we drink even better. Jim was… Read More