If you’re looking for an excuse to take off from work and watch the total solar eclipse that will cross North America on August 21,… Read More
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Bourbon Potential European Union Target in Trade Dispute
July 7, 2017 – U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to imports of European-produced steel could spark a backlash against Bourbon and other American whiskies by… Read More
Celebrating the Spirit of Speyside (Episode 635: April 2, 2017)
There will be music, food, and of course, plenty of whisky on hand during the Spirit of Speyside Festival coming up at the end of… Read More
Method & Madness in Irish Whiskey (Episode 630: February 26, 2017)
This week, we’re in Ireland for the debut of the new Method And Madness range of Irish Whiskies from Irish Distillers. The name comes from… Read More
The Top Whisky Stories of 2016…And a Look Ahead
December 30, 2016 – Every year is defined by the stories that shape it, for better or worse. Here’s our look at the stories that… Read More
SWA’s Frost: Brexit Might Have Long-Term Benefit for Scotch Whisky
August 4, 2016 – While pundits and politicians have been wringing their hands over the overall impact of the United Kingdom’s June vote to exit the European… Read More
Episode 595: June 25, 2016
Willie Cochrane retired last month after 39 years at Jura Distillery, and spent the last 11 of them as the manager of the Isle of… Read More
Episode 572: January 17, 2016
One of the most-discussed topics at this weekend’s Victoria Whisky Festival was a National Post feature on whisky questioning the future of vintage whiskies, and… 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
Bourbons, Tennessee Whiskeys Help Push 2013 US Spirits Exports To New Record
February 4, 2014 – Global demand for Bourbon and Tennesee Whiskey helped push US spirits exports to a new record during 2013, with total projected… Read More
Episode 24: March 2, 2006
This cask-strength episode spans the globe, from controversies in India to whiskies that are fiery and smoky in Islay. We’ll also re-visit an old friend… Read More
Episode 4: November 23, 2005
A special episode recorded on location at Monk’s Cafe in Philadelphia, as Malt Advocate publisher John Hansell discusses the winners of this year’s Malt Advocate… Read More



