Kilchoman Distillery marked its 20th anniversary in 2025, and founder Anthony Wills will be in the U.S. for a series of anniversary tastings this week.… Read More
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Charting a New Course for Compass Box
Angela D’Orazio is the new Creative Director of Whisky Making at Compass Box. She spent 17 years as master blender at Sweden’s Mackmyra Distillery, building… Read More
Following the Roaming Road
Frustrated by the hoopla over Bourbons, with their relative scarcity and high pricing, Mike Gilmore decided to take a different tack. He started searching the… Read More
A $2 Billion Impact From Trade Tariffs
The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition of drinks industry groups estimates trade tariffs could cost the U.S. economy 2 billion dollars and more than 25,000 hospitality… Read More
A Whisky Importer’s View of Tariffs
With new U.S. trade tariffs scheduled to take effect this week, we’ll talk with importer Raj Sabharwal about the impact of those tariffs on whisky… Read More
Meet Highland Park’s New Master Whisky Maker
Marc Watson took over for the retiring Gordon Motion this month after six months of serving as his understudy. The former master blender for The… Read More
A Whisky Book of Biblical Proportions
Award-winning author Noah Rothbaum spent five years researching his new book “The Whiskey Bible.” It’s a comprehensive in-depth look at the spirit we love –… Read More
The World of Whisky
It’s hard to capture the entire world of whisky in one book, but that’s the task Felipe Schrieberg took on with his new book “The… Read More
A Salute to Jimmy Russell
Jimmy Russell will soon begin his 71st year at Wild Turkey Distillery, and this fall, he’ll celebrate his 91st birthday. This week, we’re honoring the… Read More
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
Campbeltown’s Role in Scotch Whisky History
At one time, Campbeltown, Scotland was the heart of the Scotch Whisky industry with around 30 working distilleries. Over the years, all but two disappeared,… Read More
Mary Dowling: The Mother of Bourbon
Mary Dowling was a pioneer among women in distilling. She ran distilleries and cooperages with her husband John before and after his death in 1903,… Read More