December 17, 2015 – Distill Ventures, Diageo’s in-house venture capital unit, has made its second major investment in the world whisky sector this month with… 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.
William Grant & Sons CEO Stepping Down
December 17, 2015 – William Grant & Sons CEO Stella David is stepping down as CEO of the family-owned spirits company at the end of… Read More
Warm Weather Not Stopping Maker’s Mark Holiday Coat Drive
December 15, 2015 – Even though unseasonably warm weather along the US East Coast means most winter coats are still in the closet, hundreds of… Read More
Interview: Waterford Distillery Founder Mark Reynier
December 13, 2015 – Ireland’s newest distillery came to life this past week when the stills were fired up for the first time at Waterford… Read More
First Still Run a Success at Ireland’s Waterford Distillery
December 9, 2015 – 14 years ago, Ruari Reynier was an infant when he helped his parents Mark and Maureen inaugurate the revived Bruichladdich Distillery… Read More
Ireland’s Newest Distillery Is Coming To Life
December 7, 2015 – The still that sat for years outside Islay’s Bruichladdich Distillery has come to life again, 242 miles away in Waterford, Ireland.… Read More
Diageo Invests In Danish Whisky Distillery
December 4, 2015 – In one of the largest investments for its Distill Ventures unit, Diageo will invest around 100 million Danish kroner (approximately $14.6 million… Read More
Tomatin Takes Top Honors in Scotland’s Icons of Whisky Awards
December 4, 2015 – Tomatin Distillery was named Distiller of the Year in the second round of Whisky Magazine’s annual Icons of Whisky Awards, which… Read More
Glenfiddich Expansion Approved Despite Concern Over “Nutters”
December 3, 2015 – Earlier this year, Glenfiddich lost its title as the world’s best-selling single malt Scotch whisky to The Glenlivet. Now, William Grant… Read More
Gordon & MacPhail’s David Urquhart: 1952-2015
December 2, 2015 – David Urquhart, widely credited with helping his family’s Gordon & MacPhail spirits business achieve worldwide prominence, has died at the age… Read More
Distillery Plans on Track for Islay & Dornoch
November 26, 2015 – After a series of delays, plans are finally on track for construction of Islay’s newest distillery. Jean and Martine Donnay have… Read More
Lindores Whiskyfest to Proceed Despite Belgium Terror Alert
November 24, 2015 – As all of Belgium remains under high alert while police and soldiers warn of a possible terrorist attack, a group of… Read More
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