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American Single Malts for a Scotch Lover’s Taste

Mark Gillespie / December 7, 2025

The latest collection of American Single Malts from Lost Lantern Whiskey is dubbed the “Scotch Lover’s Collection,” not because there are any inferred links to… Read More

Half Empty…or Half Full

Mark Gillespie / October 12, 2025

Kentucky’s Bourbon distillers are in a conundrum…the industry set a new record for barrel inventories in 2024 and the number of distilleries is at an… Read More

The State of American Whiskey

Mark Gillespie / September 28, 2025

This week, we’ll catch up with veteran whisky and beer writer Lew Bryson. His new book “American Whiskey Master Class” is a deep dive into… Read More

Diageo Pauses Distilling at Balcones, Dickel, and Teaninich

Mark Gillespie / September 25, 2025

Diageo, citing a need to re-evaluate “productivity goals,” has halted production at Balcones Distilling in Waco, Texas, the Cascade Hollow Distillery in Tullahoma, Tennessee, and… Read More

Crown Royal Shutters Bottling Plant In Canada

Alex Bean / September 4, 2025

London-based spirits behemoth Diageo – owners of Crown Royal – have announced plans to shutter its plant in Ontario, Canada, and move operations to the USA. Crown Royal was initially introduced 86 years ago to celebrate a visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and was only available in Canada until the 1960s, when […]

Celebrating the Great Jim McEwan

Mark Gillespie / August 31, 2025

As we continue our series leading up to the 20th anniversary of WhiskyCast in November, it’s important to celebrate the whisky legends who are still… Read More

Bulleit Sour Makes Its Debut

Alex Bean / August 31, 2025

Bulleit Whiskey Sour has made its debut as the eighth and newest member of The Cocktail Collection – an assortment of ready-to-serve (RTS) cocktails produced by companies under the umbrella of spirits behemoth Diageo. Bulleit Whiskey Sour cocktail features Bulleit whiskey, lemon juice, and honey and is suggested to be poured over ice in a […]