When you’ve worked at the same place for 60 years, it’s hard for your colleagues to keep a secret from you. Wild Turkey and the… Read More
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Episode 494: August 30, 2014
Steve Gertman of California’s Ascendant Spirits produces Breaker Bourbon, and his brand is one of those targeted by a Chicago-based law firm that specializes in… Read More
Templeton Rye To Change Label, Disclose Indiana Roots
August 30, 2014 – Templeton Rye, the Iowa-based producer of a whiskey linked to bootleggers during Prohibition, will change its label to come into compliance… Read More
Episode 493: August 22, 2014
This week, we’ll wrap up our conversation with Bourbon Hall of Fame member Chuck Cowdery, author of the new book “Bourbon: Strange” and get his… Read More
Maker’s Mark Testing Cask-Strength Version
June 11, 2014 — Maker’s Mark is working on a limited-edition cask-strength version of its popular Bourbon, with plans to make it available for sale… Read More
Episode 476: April 26, 2014
Whisky has inspired many musicians over the years, but Copper Dogs is turning that around. Four whisky industry veterans have turned to performing, though Sam… Read More
Kavalan Enters US Market With Award-Winning Taiwan Malts
April 21, 2014 – After months of delays, Kavalan’s single malt whiskies from Taiwan will go on sale in the US market starting later this… Read More
Compromise Proposed in “Tennessee Whiskey” Debate
March 22, 2014 – The next committee hearings are set for Tuesday in the Tennessee General Assembly’s debate over changes to standards for what can… Read More
Brown-Forman: Diageo’s Attack Makes Our Case For Tennessee Whiskey Law
March 19, 2014 – With debate in the Tennessee General Assembly stalled until next Tuesday on proposed changes to the state’s law setting specific standards… Read More
Dewar’s Pulls Online Video After Complaints of Sexism
December 11, 2013 – A Canadian whisky blogger has filed a complaint with DISCUS, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, over an online… Read More
Episode 446: October 5, 2013
Baker Beam comes from one of Kentucky’s legendary Bourbon families. However, the grand-nephew of Jim Beam and cousin to Booker Noe, Fred Noe, and Parker… Read More
Episode 431: June 29, 2013
Women are changing whisky history every day as distillery managers, master blenders, and some entrepreneurs are even creating their own brands. Earlier this month, we… Read More