The Spirit of Independents
Independent bottlers take sourced casks of whisky, mature them, and then bottle them under their own brand names. It’s a practice that’s been commonplace in… Read More
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Stone Toasting: A New Way to Toast Whisky Casks
Coopers have used everything from torches to infrared lamps to toast the inside of barrels. Now, a technique pioneered by the wine industry is making… Read More
In Depth with Michter’s President Joe Magliocco
Joe Magliocco didn’t found Michter’s Whiskey…but he is the modern-day father of the brand. Magliocco uncovered the lapsed trademark for Michter’s nearly 30 years ago… Read More
The Bar at Willett: More Than Just a Bar
The Bar at Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky serves up more than just neat pours and classic cocktails. It’s also a gourmet-quality restaurant, as proven… Read More
Diageo to Cut Operations at Stitzel-Weller
Diageo has announced plans to close its bottling operation at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery campus in Louisville this April, with 33 workers to lose their jobs.… Read More
Glenglassaugh to Go Silent For Most of 2025
In what may be the first of many distilleries to slow down their production plans because of lagging sales, Brown-Forman has decided to shut down… Read More
On the Road at the Victoria Whisky Festival
This week, we’re in Victoria, British Columbia for the annual Victoria Whisky Festival, one of the world’s great whisky events. The Canadian Whisky Awards were… Read More
Brown-Forman to Cut 12% of Staff, Close Louisville Cooperage
In another sign that tough times are ahead for the Bourbon industry, Brown-Forman today announced plans to cut 12% of its global workforce, meaning approximately… Read More