March 2, 2016 – Bruichladdich is moving forward with plans to start offering detailed information on the casks that go into each batch of its… 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.
Lagavulin Kicks Off 200th Anniversary With 8-Year-Old Whisky
March 1, 2016 – While illegal distilling on the shores of Islay’s Lagavulin Bay dates back to at least 1742, today’s Lagavulin Distillery traces its… Read More
American Whiskey On Track To Surpass Global Scotch Malt Whisky Sales
February 28, 2016 – American Whiskey isn’t just enjoying a renaissance in its home market, but is drawing in new consumers around the world. Now,… Read More
Bruichladdich Stands Behind Compass Box in Scotch Whisky Transparency Campaign
February 19, 2016 – A day after Compass Box launched its online petition drive aimed at persuading European Union and UK regulators to change existing… Read More
Compass Box Launches Scotch Whisky Transparency Campaign
February 18, 2016 – The Greek legend of Sisyphus tells the tale of a king condemned to roll a boulder to the top of a… Read More
New Whiskies From Redbreast, GlenDronach, & anCnoc
February 17, 2016 – While coming too late for Valentine’s Day gifting to the passionate whisky lover, there have been several new whiskies announced so… Read More
Bushmills Returns To Roots With New Travel Retail Series
February 17, 2016 – While Irish Whiskey has been one of the fastest-growing segments of the whisky industry, Ireland’s oldest distillery has been largely on… Read More
Cask Finishing? Ailsa Bay Turns The Process On Its Head
February 14, 2016 – Ailsa Bay Distillery is tucked away inside the William Grant & Sons-owned Girvan distillery complex in Ayrshire, Scotland, and now, nine… Read More
Midleton Dair Ghaelach: Reviving Irish Oak
February 14, 2016 – In a few weeks, a team of foresters will visit a stand of trees at an undisclosed site near Dublin and… Read More
Jack Daniel’s Comes Full Circle With Single Barrel Rye
February 10, 2016 – What started out as a quiet experiment at the Jack Daniel Distillery several years ago has now reached maturity with the… Read More
Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 Debuts in New York City
February 3, 2016 – One of the most-talked about whiskies of 2016 so far made its debut in New York City tonight, as Suntory unveiled… Read More
Whiskey Boom Still Going Strong in U.S.
February 2, 2016 – U.S. whisky sales showed solid growth across the board for the second straight year as overall sales of distilled spirits once… Read More