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
Trump Administration
Chapter 11: Doom and Gloom or Saving Grace
Oregon’s Westward Whiskey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, as the House Spirits-owned distillery tries to reorganize its business and keep the stills running.… 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
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
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
Holyrood Distillery: Punching Above Its Weight
The tiny Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh shocked the whisky world when it was named Distillery of the Year last week in Whisky Magazine’s Scottish Icons… Read More