Taiwan’s First Malt Whisky Distillery
King Car Group’s Kavalan Distillery in Yilan, Taiwan marks its 20th anniversary this year. Kavalan has won numerous awards for its single malts, including the… Read More
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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
Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs on European Spirits
U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to the European Union’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on Bourbon and other American whiskies starting April 1.… Read More
European Union Joins Trade War
The European Union has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by re-imposing its tariffs on American-made whiskies.… Read More
From Wine to Whiskey: Tara Lindley’s Journey
Tara Lindley started out in the wine business before joining High West Distillery nine years ago. Now, she’s the director of sensory analysis and new… Read More
On-Again, Off-Again Tariffs Paused for One Month
Once again, U.S. President Donald Trump has walked back from the brink of a trade war. The White House says the United States will pause… Read More
Trade War Begins as U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Your bottle of Canadian whisky or Mexican Tequila is about to get more expensive. After a 30-day delay, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed 25%… Read More
25 Years of the Ardbeg Committee
The Ardbeg Committee was one of whisky’s first online affinity groups, and celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. We’ll talk with Committee chair Jackie Thomson… Read More
Hotaling & Co.’s Bruce Joseph Retires After 45 Years
Bruce Joseph started out as a brewer at what was then Anchor Brewing in San Francisco, and became a distiller when owner Fritz Maytag decided… Read More
Tariffs Targeting Canada and Mexico Paused for 30 Days
Just hours before tariffs were to take effect on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border, President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached… Read More