Australia’s lack of an official definition for “single malt” has Australian distillers upset after two maverick drinks makers have started marketing very young spirit as… 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.
Penelope Bourbon Brings $105 Million Price from MGP
MGP Ingredients has acquired the Penelope Bourbon brand and its stocks of maturing whisky from founders Michael Paladini and Daniel Polise for $105 million, with… Read More
Coronation Commemoratives Whiskies Top Week’s New Releases
Saturday’s coronation of King Charles III has generated a wide-ranging number of commemorative whiskies. The royal family’s Balmoral Castle & Estate has produced a special… Read More
“Bourbon Capital” Pauses to Review Development
Nelson County, Kentucky is home to Bardstown, the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” However, county officials concerned about relatively unfettered development of whiskey warehouses and… Read More
Sazerac CEO to Step Aside
Longtime Sazerac CEO Mark Brown will turn over the reins of the privately-held company to Jake Wenz on July 1. Brown will become Sazerac’s executive… Read More
Scotch Whisky Industry Unhappy with Excise Tax Hike
Scotch Whisky Association leaders are not happy with British chancellor Jeremy Hunt over his plans to raise excise duties on whiskies and other distilled spirits… Read More
April Expansions & Acquisitions
Campari Group has been on an expansion kick lately, especially in the Bourbon arena, which has been accounting for a growing share of the company’s… Read More
April New Whisky Releases
Here’s a quick look at some of the new whisky releases heading to store shelves… Molson Coors is expanding its range of Coors whiskeys with… Read More
Scotch Whisky Industry Cheers Delay in Deposit Return Scheme, Proposed Marketing Restrictions
Scottish First Minister Houmza Yousaf has announced a delay in the implementation of Scotland’s deposit return scheme until at least next March. The system has… Read More
Backlash Begins Over Barrel Tax Phaseout
Nelson County officials took the first step Friday in what could be a moratorium on new bourbon rickhouses and other distillery construction. Bardstown is the… Read More
April Industry Changes
In a significant industry change, Diageo chief executive officer Ivan Menezes announced his plans to retire July 1 after 10 years on the job. He’ll… Read More
Kentucky Barrel Tax Repeal Signed Into Law
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear has signed into law a bill that gradually phases out the state’s “barrel tax” on inventories of maturing whiskey. State senators… Read More
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