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Ricky Gervais Is Making Whisky in Yorkshire
Most people know Ricky Gervais as the guy who created The Office or the comedian who makes Hollywood celebrities squirm at the Golden Globes. What fewer people know is that he's been quietly involved in something a little more serious — a Yorkshire distillery that just released its first single mal
Oban Just Dropped a Port Cask Whisky Worth Knowing
A Small Scottish Distillery Looks to Portugal for Its Latest Release There are whiskies that get made because someone at a marketing meeting thought it sounded good, and then there are whiskies that feel like they had a reason to exist from the start. The new Oban 15 Port Cask Finish falls into th
St. Patrick's Day Starts With This Whiskey
St. Patrick's Day is still a few weeks out, but Jameson is already making its move. The Irish whiskey giant is putting a spotlight on one of its more interesting releases — Jameson Triple Triple — and honestly, it deserves a closer look before the green beer starts flowing. This isn't your stan
The Spirits Podcast That Goes Beyond the Medal
The spirits world has always had its share of awards. Shelves are lined with bottles wearing gold stickers like battle ribbons, and most drinkers have learned to tune them out. But a new podcast from The Tasting Alliance is trying to change the conversation — not by questioning the awards, but by a
Old Rasputin Meets American Single Malt Whisky
There are whisky releases, and then there are whisky releases that make you stop and pay attention. The latest drop from Virginia Distillery Company falls firmly into the second category. Working alongside North Coast Brewing Co., the team out of Lovingston, Virginia has put together something that
Copperworks x Pike Launch a Seattle-Wide Whiskey Trail
There are moments in the craft beverage world when everything lines up just right. The right people, the right recipe, the right amount of time. What came out of Seattle's waterfront district late in 2025 is exactly that kind of moment — a limited-edition American whiskey that has literally been de
How Trump's Tariffs Killed a $250M Bourbon Market
The numbers don't lie, and for the American whiskey industry, they're ugly. In just under a year, U.S. spirits exports to Canada have cratered by nearly 70%, wiping out what had long been one of the most reliable and lucrative overseas markets American distillers could count on. What was once a $25
Heaven Hill Uncorks Its Oldest Bourbon Yet
For decades, Heaven Hill Distillery has been one of those Kentucky institutions that serious whiskey drinkers respect without always talking about. Most people know the name through Evan Williams or Elijah Craig — solid, dependable bourbons that have earned their place on the shelf. But tucked behi
The US-India Trade Deal: What It Means for American Business
For years, doing business with India meant navigating some of the steepest trade barriers in the world. That may be about to change in a big way. President Donald Trump announced on February 2nd that the United States and India have reached a trade deal — one that he says will take effect immed
Kings County Just Dropped Their First Barrel Strength Peated Bourbon
Kings County Distillery has been sitting on something for a while now, and bourbon drinkers who have been paying attention to what's coming out of Brooklyn already know this outfit doesn't do things halfway. The distillery has just announced the release of its first-ever Barrel Strength Peated Bou