Friday, September 26, 2014

Whisky body welcomes stability of Scottish referendum result


FoodManufacture.co.uk
Whisky body welcomes stability of Scottish referendum result
The Scottish Whisky Association (SWA) has welcomed the “stability” brought by the vote for Scotland to stay in the UK.

Why This Podcast is the NPR of Whisky

Why This Podcast is the NPR of Whisky
A lot of people have tried to do whisky podcasts over the years, and they flame out after a few episodes. They run out of things to talk about. It is now ...

Food tourism brings curious visitors to Tasmanian producers

Food tourism brings curious visitors to Tasmanian producers
Whiskey and gin distiller William McHenry opened the doors to his Tasman peninsula operation for workshops in conjunction with local tour company ...

Malt & pepper

Malt & pepper
FOR CHARLES Maclean, appreciating whisky is a labour of love. It involves the senses, and it requires a whole lot of dedication. It's also a quality that ...

Executives develop a taste for Scotland's single malts


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Executives develop a taste for Scotland's single malts
“As a rule, American and Irish prefer 'whiskey' and the Scots, Canadians and the rest of the world's single malt makers prefer 'whisky.' This originated ...

Whisky sector toasts No vote but wary of tax rise


Scotsman
Whisky sector toasts No vote but wary of tax rise
WHISKY industry leaders will this week begin a major consultation process with distillers to remove barriers to the sector's growth as talks on further ...

New Thurso distillery produces first batch of peated whisky

New Thurso distillery produces first batch of peated whisky
A Caithness whisky distillery, reborn earlier this year, has hit a major milestone by completing its first batch of peated spirit. Thurso-based Wolfburn ...

Get into the bourbon spirit with Kentucky distilleries tour

Get into the bourbon spirit with Kentucky distilleries tour
All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon, says Grant. An act of Congress in 1964 designated bourbon "America's Native Spirit" and ...

State liquor sales in the black, thanks to Jack

State liquor sales in the black, thanks to Jack
Liquor sales are up in the area and Virginia over the previous fiscal year, with Jack Daniel's whiskey leading the way. The Virginia Department of ...

Bootlegging grandma shows the allure of the forbidden

Bootlegging grandma shows the allure of the forbidden
It was at her establishment that I had my first drink of whiskey. I was probably 6 or 7 years old when I sneaked my first sip of liquor by draining the ...

Saluting Scotland with a Cocktail Moment: Cameron's Kick

Saluting Scotland with a Cocktail Moment: Cameron's Kick
It uses two kinds of whiskey, one from Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK: We're using an ounce of Bushmills delicious blended Irish whiskey.

McMenamins Introduces Billy Whiskey


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McMenamins Introduces Billy Whiskey
Hey all you whiskered old whiskeys, there's a new kid on the block. Meet Billy Whiskey, the first aged spirit out of McMenamins Cornelius Pass ...

'Repeal Day' To Be Celebrated With 100 yr Old Bourbon


Live Trading News
'Repeal Day' To Be Celebrated With 100 yr Old Bourbon
The society is offering the rare Bourbon at a sold-out fundraiser tasting on 5 December, an event that helps the group preserve historical stories and ...

True BBQ and Whiskey Bar is all about the atmosphere

True BBQ and Whiskey Bar is all about the atmosphere
Eschewing the downhome look and feel of many barbeque places—don't look for ribs and white bread served on a piece of wax paper here—True ...

FLOWCHART: How To Order Whiskey Like A Pro


Business Insider Australia
FLOWCHART: How To Order Whiskey Like A Pro
So you've decided to drink whiskey. That's good, but it's just a first step. Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey, Bourbon or Rye — the options are at once ...

Bourbon trail adds distillery tour

Bourbon trail adds distillery tour
The maker of Evan Williams bourbon has uncorked a new attraction, opening a craft distillery just steps from where the whiskey pioneer who inspired ...