Andy Cant has been a Scotch Whisky nomad for nearly four decades, working at distilleries and maltings all over Scotland. He’s done everything from making… Read More
William Grant & Sons
Episode 558: October 17, 2015
George Washington’s Scottish distiller never made single malt whisky at Mount Vernon in the 18th Century, but Scottish distillers John Campbell, Bill Lumsden, and Andy… Read More
The Balvenie Honors Malt Master David Stewart with New Collection
October 15, 2015 – William Grant & Sons is releasing a new series of single malt whiskies over the next five years to honor longtime… Read More
Episode 554: September 26, 2015
This time around, we’re in Paris for the first of two episodes this weekend from Whisky Live Paris! Each year, Whisky Live Paris draws whisky… Read More
Episode 549: August 22, 2015
Many American craft distillers produce single malt whiskies, but Seattle’s Westland Distillery is one of the few that only produces single malts. The distillery in… Read More
New Whiskies from Tomatin, Tullamore D.E.W., & The Pogues
July 27, 2015 – It’s that time of year when whisky producers start unveiling their new releases for the fall heading into the holiday gifting… Read More
Episode 544: July 19, 2015
Bourbon has a unique place in American history, but as with other elements of American history…many of the stories of Bourbon are based more on… Read More
Episode 543: July 11, 2015
There are dozens of stakeholders in the Scotch Whisky industry, and while they do work together on a few key fronts, their competitive nature makes… Read More
People in the News
Updated June 22, 2015 – Here’s a roundup of key executive changes and moves within the whisky industry announced over the last several days: Beam… Read More
Episode 525: March 14, 2015
Anthony Bourdain is many things…a chef, author, journalist, and media personality. At heart, though, he’s a hedonist seeking pleasure from everything he encounters – including… Read More
Episode 522: February 21, 2015
For the second straight year, a Texas whiskey has won Best in Show honors at the American Craft Spirits Association competition. San Antonio’s Ranger Creek Brewing… Read More
Thief Steals $100K of Whisky from Montreal SAQ Store
January 17, 2015 – Police are looking for the robber who held up the provincial SAQ liquor monopoly’s flagship Signature store in downtown Montreal Thursday and… Read More