October 15, 2018 – Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has scotched rumors of a planned second distillery in Ireland, at least for now. The country’s largest… Read More
Stories
Whisky is a passion to explore. From the history of the spirit to the evolution of the industry, the story of whisky helps fuel that passion. Often, it’s easy to forget that whisky is also a global multibillion dollar industry. The stories of whisky — from news and new releases to in-depth inquires and what goes on behind the label — blend together to help us appreciate the spirit of whisky.
Whisky Auction World Record Fails to Fall at Sotheby’s Auction
October 13, 2018 – Close, but not quite. That’s the best way to describe bidding for a rare bottle of The Macallan 1926 today at… Read More
Million-Dollar Macallan Smashes World Record…For Now
October 5, 2018 – The frenzy over two dozen bottles of 60-year-old Macallan single malt whisky has led to a likely new world record for… Read More
Beam Suntory CEO Matt Shattock to Step Down
October 4, 2018 – Beam Suntory Chairman & CEO Matt Shattock will step down next April after ten years on the job leading what became… Read More
Four Roses Strike Ends with Compromise Agreement
September 21, 2018 – The two-week long strike at Kentucky’s Four Roses Distillery has ended after union leaders signed off on a tentative agreement with… Read More
Major Changes At Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam, and Heaven Hill
September 18, 2018 – Just days after the end of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, an earthquake of sorts has hit Bourbon Country with major changes… Read More
Four Roses Responds to Striking Unions, Clarifies Bargaining Stance
September 18, 2018 – With the next round of talks between Four Roses Distillery and its striking workers not expected until at least Friday, the… Read More
Conor McGregor Debuts “Proper No. Twelve” Irish Whiskey
September 18, 2018 – More than a year after announcing his plans to launch his own Irish Whiskey brand during a post-fight news conference, mixed… Read More
No Talks in Four Roses Strike As Kentucky Bourbon Festival Begins
September 12, 2018 – Bardstown, Kentucky, long known as the “Bourbon Capital of the World,” kicked off the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival today with a… Read More
Westward American Single Malt Joins Diageo’s Distill Ventures Portfolio
September 12, 2018 – Diageo’s Distill Ventures unit has made its first investment in the North American whiskey market with a minority stake in Westward… Read More
Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2018
September 11, 2018 – Three new members have been named to the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, while an industry leader will be honored with… Read More
Four Roses Distillery Workers Strike On Eve of Kentucky Bourbon Festival
September 8, 2018 – Just as thousands of Bourbon lovers descend on Kentucky for the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival this coming week, workers at one… Read More
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