The last of two distilleries closed in 1983, is set to restart production. The Dallas Dhu distillery in Scotland’s Speyside region will begin operation after 40 years of existence as a museum. This year Diageo reopened the Port Ellen distillery closed the same year. Built in 1899, the distillery produced whisky for the Roderick Dhu […]

According to a new report on the Spirit Business, a British citizen has been found guilty of defrauding elderly Americans.  Casey Alexander pleaded guilty to wire fraud via a whisky investment scheme robbing over $13 million. The report highlighted that the scheme has been running for several years with the FBI catching on in 2020. […]

A new whisky tour ranking made by The Whisky Masters has placed Bushmills Distillery among the top ten best destinations.  The company makes an annual report and creates a list ranking distilleries all over the world. According to The Whisky Masters, the distillery tour is  “unforgettable’ and ‘offers a tour steeped in history and tradition’. […]

White Peak, Derbyshire’s first single malt distillery, has created a new expression fully matured in ex-Bourbon barrels.  Although the whisky lacks an age statement, it is made from the oldest casks in the distillery. The family has labeled the spirit Wire Works Bourbon Barrel. Founded in 2021 by husband-and-wife team Max and Claire Vaughan, White […]

To celebrate America’s 248th birthday, Michter’s Distillery is releasing its Legacy Series this July. Comprised of Shenk’s Homestead Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Whiskey, the Legacy Series is sure to please. The production team at Michter’s makes creative adjustments to each edition of Shenk’s and Bomberger’s whiskey, according to President Joseph J. […]

A renowned Canadian whisky brand, J P Wiser’s, has released a new series called The Decades Series. The collection features one of the oldest expressions yet from the distillery – a 42-year-old spirit. According to a press release from the distillery, the series highlights the brand’s 165-year history of whisky-making. The post proclaimed its ‘unwavering […]

The International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2024 has named Stephanie Macleod, Bacardi Director of Blending, Master Blender of the Year. The feat has added to her five previous crowns besides placing imminence on her expertise. In addition, her success met a night of glory at the competition after several Bicardi spirits won medals and honors. Among […]