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Alberta Craft Whisky Just Got Its Biggest Stage Yet — And the Timing Could Not Be More Charged Walk into one of Alberta's Costco liquor stores this fall and you'll find something that wouldn't have been there a year ago: a bottle of small-batch, locally distilled whisky sitting right alongside the

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Crosses 40,000 Members — But a Cask Sales Drag Is Testing the Story For American whisky drinkers who have been tracking the global single-cask scene, the name Scotch Malt Whisky Society needs little introduction. For four decades it has operated as one of the most si

India's Regulatory Hammer Falls on Diageo: 18,000 Boxes Seized in the World's Hottest Whisky Market The world's largest spirits company woke up to fresh trouble on August 10, 2026, when Indian food safety inspectors seized approximately 18,000 boxes of Diageo liquor bottles from a production facil

The spirits industry has been taking hits from every direction lately — slumping sales, health-conscious consumers pulling back, tariff pressures squeezing margins, and now even cannabis drinks nibbling at market share. Against that backdrop, two of the biggest names in the business are reportedly

The American spirits landscape is shifting in a big way. E&J Gallo Winery has agreed to buy Four Roses bourbon for up to $775 million, marking one of the largest bourbon acquisitions in recent memory and proving that premium American whiskey isn't just a passing trend. Kirin Holdings, the J

The bourbon world is buzzing with speculation after reports surfaced that one of America's most storied whiskey brands could be changing hands for a staggering sum. According to The Financial Times , Kirin Holdings has quietly put Four Roses Bourbon on the market with a price tag hovering around $

Something unusual is happening across America's bars, liquor stores, and distilleries. For the first time in nearly a century, most Americans are either cutting back on drinking or giving it up entirely. The numbers tell a story that's hard to ignore: only 54 percent of American adults now say they

In the heart of Canada's booze industry, a bitter feud is brewing that's got workers, politicians, and whiskey fans all stirred up. Ontario Premier Doug Ford's decision to pull Crown Royal off the shelves of the province's liquor stores has sparked a fierce backlash from unions, who say it's puttin

In the heart of bourbon country, Louisville, Kentucky, a groundbreaking new platform is shaking up the world of barrel-aged spirits. Hogshead, an innovative online marketplace, has been designed to connect buyers and sellers of aged whiskey seamlessly. With a focus on streamlining the traditionall

Edrington, the renowned spirits company behind iconic brands like The Macallan and Highland Park, has officially announced the sale of its popular blended whisky brand, The Famous Grouse, along with Naked Malt Scotch Whisky. The sale is part of a strategic move to focus on the company’s growing po