Recent Whiskey News

The TTB or Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has issued the final ruling regarding the American Single Malt Whiskey category. The goal of this ruling is to protect the burgeoning category. The American Single Malt Commission (ASMWC) and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DI

Well this is a new one. In a unique collision of history, science, and craft distilling, Mammoth Distilling of northern Michigan has started to create whiskey from rye grains recovered from a 150-year-old shipwreck. This story has grabbed both the attention of whiskey lovers and history buffs alik

MGP Ingredients, one of the largest whiskey producers in the U.S., is making significant adjustments to its production strategy in response to changing market dynamics. The Kansas-based company announced plans to scale back its whiskey production starting in 2025, as demand for American whiskey so

A long-held dream has finally taken shape for co-owners Josh Howes and Tommy Craggs with the launch of their new venture, Watch Hill Whiskey Company. This exciting new brand enters the bourbon scene with ambitious goals and a commitment to quality that sets it apart from competitors. With their fi

Talking Cedar, the first-ever tribal-owned distillery in the United States, is making headlines with the expansion of its whiskey program, aiming to become a leader in American whiskey production. Located on the Chehalis Tribal lands in Washington, Talking Cedar has quickly become a notable name i

Jackson Purchase Distillery, one of Kentucky’s rapidly growing distilleries, is expanding its reach by establishing a new corporate office in Louisville, bringing its presence to the heart of the state’s famed Bourbon District. This move is part of the distillery’s broader efforts to continue its

Mackmyra Distillery, a key player in the Swedish whisky industry, has found new life after facing bankruptcy earlier in 2024. The renowned Swedish distillery, which first filed for bankruptcy in August, has now been acquired by Lennart Hero and No. 1 Capital AB. This acquisition marks a significan

Bardstown Bourbon Company, based in Bardstown, Kentucky, known as the "Bourbon Capital of the World," has recently completed its largest distillery expansion to date. The project, valued at $28 million, significantly increases the distillery’s production capacity and incorporates a number of susta

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

In an innovative partnership, Glen Scotia distillery and The Maclean Foundation (TMF) have launched a special whisky release with a remarkable mission: to provide clean water for communities in Madagascar. The limited-edition whisky, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless novel Alice in Wonderland,