Monday, June 16, 2014

Irish whiskey sales up growing despite global consumption slowdown

Irish whiskey sales up growing despite global consumption slowdown
New figures released by International Wine & Spirit Research show that global exports of Irish whiskey rose 10.1 per cent to 62 million litres in 2013, ...

A question of oak


The Hindu
A question of oak
All I'm trying to say is that at a time when so many of Indian wines are ... Rasa, to name a few) and even Indian whiskies are making their mark (Amrut, ...

'Whiskey Shortage' Fears Overblown


NBCNews.com
'Whiskey Shortage' Fears Overblown
Bring out the crushed ice and bourbon and whip up a julep -- despite headlines to the contrary, America is not likely to face a whiskey shortage any ...

How whiskey got its groove back

How whiskey got its groove back
"Suddenly brown spirits, particularly whiskey -- which includes bourbon, scotch and Irish whiskey -- have become cool," Isle says. "It's been pushed by ...

ADK Distilling Co. Makes History with New Bourbon

ADK Distilling Co. Makes History with New Bourbon
The Adirondack Distilling Company, based in Utica, released the first batch of their 601 bourbon on Friday. Not only is their product 100 percent local ...

Stetson Puts a Tall Hat on Bourbon

Stetson Puts a Tall Hat on Bourbon
If you're having a hard time squaring yourself to the fact that John B. Stetson Bourbon is a whiskey from Kentucky, and not some rugged Wild West ...

Moonshine University schools bourbon enthusiasts


Fox News
Moonshine University schools bourbon enthusiasts
In the bourbon capital of the world getting schooled on the angel's share, knowing your whiskey from your whiskey and even learning a few culinary ...

Breakthrough for Scotch in Hungary

Breakthrough for Scotch in Hungary
This breakthrough is the culmination of a four year campaign to remove discrimination against Scotch Whisky. Once whisky and palinka are again ...

What Scottish Independence Could Mean for the Price of your Single Malt


War on the Rocks
What Scottish Independence Could Mean for the Price of your Single Malt
(For those who insist on adding an utterly unnecessary “e” into the word whisky and disagree with my characterization of scotch as the pinnacle of the ...

Speyside wins funds for Asian expansion


Herald Scotland
Speyside wins funds for Asian expansion
Some larger drinks groups, such as Diageo and Chivas Brothers owner Pernod Ricard, have seen a drop in demand for Scotch whisky in China as a ...

Why 25-Year-Old Scotch Is So Expensive


Business Insider Australia
Why 25-Year-Old Scotch Is So Expensive
In other words, old Scotch whisky is expensive not because it's old, but because it's rare. A lot of what a distillery starts with makes it into a bottle.

Inver House Distillers marks 50 years in the whisky trade


Herald Scotland
Inver House Distillers marks 50 years in the whisky trade
The spirit made at Speyburn is destined largely for blended Scotch whiskies. Meanwhile, a further £1 million is being spent to renovate Balmenach ...

Whisky galore in the Lake District

Whisky galore in the Lake District
Managing director Paul Currie, one of the founders, who set up Isle of Arran Distillers, Scotland's first new independent whisky distillery for decades, ...

10 can't-miss whisky bars around the USA


USA TODAY
10 can't-miss whisky bars around the USA
10 can't-miss whisky bars around the USA. Looking for whisky nirvana? There's no better place to start than these ten spots. Loading… Post to ...

Tincup Colorado Whiskey

Tincup Colorado Whiskey
The Wine and Cheese Place Paul Hayden
Tincup is my take on classic American Whiskey. I wanted to make a whiskey with a bourbon style profile, but with a more powerful and spicy flavor.

Islay community project takes off

Islay community project takes off
A PROJECT inspired by Prince Charles's support for Highland communities will see a whisky distiller create a new community facility on Islay.

Exploring our people, places and produce: Lark Distillery


Good Food
Exploring our people, places and produce: Lark Distillery
... places and produce: Lark Distillery. With Australian whisky winning plaudits around the world, the island state's nine distilleries sit atop the pile.

Jameson Sets Jack Daniel's Goal as Irish Whiskey Makes Comeback

Jameson Sets Jack Daniel's Goal as Irish Whiskey Makes Comeback
At a Jameson factory dating from the 18th century near Ireland's Cork, the world's biggest Irish whiskey producer has staked its future in a new facility ...

For National Bourbon Day, Expert Jennifer Cole Dishes on the Drink

For National Bourbon Day, Expert Jennifer Cole Dishes on the Drink
The Daily South Travis M. Andrews
In honor of National Bourbon Day, we sat down with our resident bourbon expert Jennifer V. Cole to discuss the South's favorite spirit. How do you ...

Whiskey Collecting: an Investment With Intoxicating Potential


Wall Street Journal
Whiskey Collecting: an Investment With Intoxicating Potential
... his interest is as much financial since he believes there is real money to be made on Scotch, bourbon and the like—provided you know what to buy.

Why Brown-Forman Is Positioned to Win in the Growing Global Whiskey Market

Why Brown-Forman Is Positioned to Win in the Growing Global Whiskey Market
But the long-term picture looks bright for Brown-Forman. Bourbon and American whiskey continue to gain popularity in the U.S. and worldwide.

Distillery Unveils “Nevada 150” Bourbon Whiskey

Distillery Unveils “Nevada 150” Bourbon Whiskey
The Las Vegas Distillery begins sales of “Nevada 150” bourbon whiskey during “Bourbon Day” at the distillery in Henderson, Nevada Saturday, June ...