Friday, March 6, 2015

Brown-Forman reports mixed earnings over ice


Brown-Forman reports mixed earnings over ice
... into Don Julio, the tequila brand it recently acquired in a trade with Casa Cuervo, who obtained Diageo's own Bushmills Irish whiskey brand.

An Púcán, the ultimate whiskey experience

An Púcán, the ultimate whiskey experience
An Púcán is renowned for its remarkable selection of Irish and international whiskies, with around 200 to choose from. The extensive range can be ...

The best spots for Irish coffee on Long Island

The best spots for Irish coffee on Long Island
Who needs a cocktail -- or dessert -- when there's Irish coffee in the house? The hot beverage, a blend of coffee, Irish whiskey and sugar, is usually ...

Milwaukee jump on the whiskey wagon

Milwaukee jump on the whiskey wagon
Although Wisconsin has never been known famously for it's whiskey, it's more well known for it's fondness of a bout of brandy – (Order an Old ...

Big Bottom Distilling Launches Barlow Trail, Port Cask Finish Whiskey

Big Bottom Distilling Launches Barlow Trail, Port Cask Finish Whiskey
HILLSBORO, OR – (March 4, 2015) – Big Bottom Distilling is launching its newest finished product of its staple whiskey – Big Bottom Barlow Trail, Port ...

Brown-Forman CEO: 'Mixability & premiumization' potential gives US whiskey edge over Scotch


Brown-Forman CEO: 'Mixability & premiumization' potential gives US whiskey edge over Scotch
Brown-Forman boss Paul Varga insists that Scotch and vodka are less versatile than American whiskey, as the distiller of Jack Daniel's and Southern ...

WA distillers shine at Australian Distilled Spirits Awards 2015


WA distillers shine at Australian Distilled Spirits Awards 2015
The night's hottest category, whisky, went to a peated single malt from Limeburners boutique distillery in Albany while the prize for gin went to The ...

He could get bank financing at 7%, but here's why Nant Distillery's Keith Batt prefers the public to ...


He could get bank financing at 7%, but here's why Nant Distillery's Keith Batt prefers the public to ...
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The Nant distillery in the highlands north-west of Hobart plans to treble production to 2400 barrels of single-malt whisky a year, but owner Keith Batt ...

Whiskey wars heat up: Jack Daniel's releases its version of Fireball


Whiskey wars heat up: Jack Daniel's releases its version of Fireball
In an effort to compete against Fireball Whisky, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire cinnamon whiskey went on sale nationwide Tuesday. Called "Jack Fire ...

Celtic Fest set for March 13-15

Celtic Fest set for March 13-15
International bands, Highland games, Scottish and Irish Clans, Celtic artisans and food, a Whisky Tasting and Northeast Florida's only St. Patrick's Day ...

Want to know how to make whisky?


Want to know how to make whisky?
The seeming increase in popularity of sprits and distilling can be attributed to many factors including a return to ways of old. Whisky was the main ...

Give whisky a shot


Give whisky a shot
Scotch? Irish? Whiskey? Whisky? Single malt? Blended? How do you choose what to sip on when offered one at your in-laws or at that high-society ...

Swizzle Masters Savoury Scotch winner revealed


Swizzle Masters Savoury Scotch winner revealed
Swizzle Masters Savoury Scotch winner revealed ... drinks were delightful – they really championed the whisky and blended the ingredients without ...

FNB offers exclusive whiskies to richest clients

FNB offers exclusive whiskies to richest clients
The bank is offering the Signatory Vintage Imperial Single Malt Scotch Whisky for R670 a bottle, with two pricier options in the form of the Glenfiddich ...

Scotch growth hindered by lack of flavoured whisky


Scotch growth hindered by lack of flavoured whisky
Scotch's failure to extend into flavours or promote its mixability has enabled American whiskey's strong growth, the owner of Jack Daniel's has claimed.

Meet the Millennial Whose Job Is to Taste Bourbon

Meet the Millennial Whose Job Is to Taste Bourbon
Marianne Barnes, a 28-year-old former chemical engineer, is the master taster for Brown-Forman and Woodford Reserve. Her job involves making ...