April 5, 2016 – The month-long strike by workers at Diageo’s Crown Royal distillery in Gimli, Manitoba is likely to last well into the summer… 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.
Luxco Confirms Plans for Kentucky Distillery
April 4, 2016 – Luxco produces some of Kentucky Bourbon’s biggest “legacy” brands, such as Rebel Yell and Ezra Brooks, but has always sourced its… Read More
Islay Says Goodbye to John MacLellan
April 2, 2016 – Friends and family gathered at Islay’s Kilchoman Distillery today to pay tribute to John MacLellan, the distillery’s general manager, who passed… Read More
John MacLellan: 1955-2016
March 28, 2016 – John MacLellan, widely regarded as one of the leaders of the Islay whisky community, passed away Sunday at his home near… Read More
Vermont Oak? New Finish for Oldest WhistlePig Rye
March 27, 2016 – Vermont’s WhistlePig Farm is describing itself as a “grain to glass” distillery, but while the Rye whiskey being distilled at the… Read More
Crested Ten Irish Whiskey Officially Joins Jameson Portfolio
March 25, 2016 – Crested Ten Irish Whiskey has been a cult favorite in Ireland since its introduction in 1963 as the first official distillery… Read More
One Man’s Goal: 366 Drams in 366 Days
March 24, 2016 – A dram a day…for an entire year? That’s not a big challenge for the average whisky lover, but Ben Bowers of… Read More
Heaven Hill Named World Distiller of the Year in Icons of Whisky Awards
March 18, 2016 – After winning the American round as “Distiller of the Year” last fall, Heaven Hill Distillers was named the global winner in… Read More
Old Pulteney Takes Top Honors at World Whiskies Awards
March 18, 2016 – Inver House’s Pulteney Distillery never uses peated malt to make its single malt whiskies, but the distillery at the northern tip of… Read More
BenRiach Releases First Cask Strength Single Malt
March 17, 2016 – While most of the attention of the whisky world is focused on Irish whiskies today on St. Patrick’s Day, Speyside’s BenRiach… Read More
Interview: “A Glass Apart” Author Fionnán O’Connor
March 13, 2016 – While today’s Irish Whiskies are known largely as smooth, mellow, triple-distilled drams, the sub-category known as “Single Pot Still” whiskies is… Read More
Crown Royal Distillery Workers On Strike in Manitoba
March 6, 2016 – While Canadian whisky lovers were celebrating at Friday night’s Winnipeg Whisky Festival, the men and women who make one of Canada’s… Read More
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