Mary Dowling: The Mother of Bourbon
Mary Dowling was a pioneer among women in distilling. She ran distilleries and cooperages with her husband John before and after his death in 1903,… Read More
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T is for Texas and Terroir
This week, we’re going to geek out with the results of two studies comparing whiskies matured in Texas with the same whiskey matured elsewhere. Milam… Read More
American Whiskey Exports Decline in 2024
Exports of Bourbon and other American whiskies fell 5.4% during 2024, dragging down an otherwise successful year for U.S. spirits exports, according to data released… Read More
Tariff Day Sees European Response
As the Trump Administration’s reciprocal trade tariffs take effect around the world, the European Union has chosen to leave Bourbon and other American whiskies off… Read More
Rye or Rye Not?
Europeans have been making rye whisky for generations, but a 20-year-old treaty between the European Union and Canada is affecting their ability to call their… Read More
Trump Announces Sweeping New Tariffs
Whiskies from around the world will become more expensive starting Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on virtually all imported goods… Read More
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
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
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