In the old days, distilleries were almost always part of a farm, since farmers would distill their excess grain to make some extra money. Some… Read More
WhiskyCast HD
Our on-demand video segments focus on everything from whisky festivals and special events to historical features and distillery visits.
Highland Park: Scotch Whisky, Orcadian Heritage
Highland Park is Scotland’s northernmost distillery, and has a character that’s uniquely Orcadian. Orkney was home to ancient Neolithic tribes well before the Vikings invaded… Read More
Single Malt Whisky the Indian Way: A Visit to Amrut
India is one of the world’s largest whisky-consuming nations, but never had a single malt whisky to call its own until the Jagdale family’s Amrut… Read More
Kentucky Families Reclaim Their Distilling Heritage
Generations of Kentucky families made whiskey and Bourbon, but once Prohibition ended, not all of those families returned to their traditions. One branch of the… Read More
Maker’s Mark Cuts Its Proof
For the first time since Bill Samuels Sr. introduced Maker’s Mark Bourbon more than 50 years ago, the whisky is being changed. Supply shortages have… Read More
The Bourbon Barrel Dance
You can do many things with Bourbon Barrels, but did you know that you can dance with a Bourbon Barrel. Truman Cox learned the art… Read More
The Tale of Wyoming Whiskey
There’s a common misconception that Bourbon Whiskey can only be made in Kentucky. Actually, it can be made anywhere in the U.S., as long as… Read More
The Best Whisky Bar in Los Angeles
Seven Grand helped revive downtown nightlife in Los Angeles, and with nearly 400 whiskies behind the bar and a top-notch education program, it’s become one… Read More
Traveling the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail draws tens of thousands of tourists every year, and now, there are even more reasons to visit the Bluegrass State. Jim… Read More
Glenfiddich’s 125th Anniversary Party in Dallas
Glenfiddich celebrated its 125th anniversary with a series of parties in 8 US cities during 2012, including one in Dallas, Texas. This episode of WhiskyCast… Read More
The World Championship Bourbon Barrel Relay
One of the highlights of the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival is the World Championship Bourbon Barrel Relay competition. Teams from many of Kentucky’s distilleries compete… Read More
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Bourbon has been part of the fabric of Central Kentucky for generations, and that heritage is celebrated every September at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in… Read More