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Whisky, Hollywood Style

Filmland Spirits founders Troy Bolotnick and Charlie Flint created their brand as an homage to the classic “B Movies” of the 1950’s and 60’s. With… Read More

Rye or Rye Not?

Europeans have been making rye whisky for generations, but a 20-year-old treaty between the European Union and Canada is affecting their ability to call their… Read More

Trump Announces Sweeping New Tariffs

Whiskies from around the world will become more expensive after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on virtually all imported goods entering the… Read More

European Union Joins Trade War

The European Union has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by re-imposing its tariffs on American-made whiskies.… Read More

A View from the Corner Office

Dan Leese wears two hats: one as CEO of the importer and distiller Hotaling & Co., and the second as the current chairman of the… Read More

The Bar at Willett: More Than Just a Bar

The Bar at Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky serves up more than just neat pours and classic cocktails. It’s also a gourmet-quality restaurant, as proven… Read More

Whisky’s Myth Buster

Drew Hannush loves nothing more than to disprove whiskey lore, and spends his time researching historical documents to find the truth behind many of whiskey’s… Read More

Exploring the Luxury Whisky Market

The luxury whisky market is exploding and whiskies are being released at staggering prices to target both investors and collectors, but what is the market… Read More