This week, we’re in Copenhagen, Denmark for the launch of Highland Park’s new Valkyrie single malt and new packaging for its core range that doubles… Read More
Scottish Government
Episode 612: October 23, 2016
Lagavulin Distillery is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year, and the Islay distillery hasn’t changed all that much over the years – at least on… Read More
Episode 574: January 30, 2016
The debate over age statements on whiskies shows no sign of going away, but how does a brand decide to remove the age statement from… Read More
Episode 569: January 2, 2016
David Stewart will need new business cards soon, though the longtime master blender at William Grant & Sons is far too modest to ask for… Read More
Episode 568: December 26, 2015
There are a lot of issues facing the world of whisky and spirits these days, and we’ll discuss many of them on this week’s WhiskyCast.… Read More
Episode 557: October 10, 2015
It’s rare that we talk about spirits other than whiskies on WhiskyCast, but with many people complaining that rising prices for single malts are forcing… Read More
Episode 551: September 5, 2015
Louisville isn’t just famous for Bourbon…it’s also becoming a popular city for culinary connoisseurs, and the foodies are flocking to Chef John Varanese’s restaurant specializing… Read More
Scotch Whisky Avoids Russian Trade Sanctions For Now
August 8, 2014 – The escalating battle of economic sanctions between Russia and Western nations over the situation in Ukraine has already seen restrictions on… Read More
Episode 477: May 3, 2014
Most distillery startups these days come from entrepreneurs looking for a new challenge in life, and Ken Lewis is no different. His New Riff Distillery… Read More
Episode 469: March 8, 2014
Graham Eunson has seen a lot during his career in the Scotch whisky industry. He shed a tear or two when he was assigned to… Read More
Construction Begins On Isle of Harris Distillery
March 5, 2014 – The boom in distillery construction continues in Scotland, as work is now underway on the £10 million ($16.7 million USD) Isle… Read More
Episode 465: February 8, 2014
Whisky’s brand ambassadors roam the world, racking up tens or hundreds of thousands of frequent flier miles every year and spending up to half their… Read More