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Grasmere Distillery, nestled in the scenic Lake District, is making waves in the English whisky industry by calling for stricter regulations to define "single malt" whisky. Paul Abbott, the founder and head distiller of Grasmere Distillery, has thrown his support behind the Scotch Whisky Associati

The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) has just unveiled the winner of its 2025 “Best of Show Whiskey” award at the annual convention held in Denver, Colorado. This year, bourbon enthusiasts and industry insiders alike are buzzing about the top prize winner: the Centennial 18-Year-Ol

Big Easy Whiskey has officially launched in its hometown of New Orleans, just in time for the city’s lively celebrations and The Big Game. True to its name, Big Easy Whiskey embraces the laid-back yet vibrant spirit of New Orleans. This 5-year aged whiskey is infused with a proprietary blend of bo

Diageo, the international leader in spirits, has announced a significant restructuring of its operations in Kentucky that will see the closure of the bottling facility at the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Shively, Louisville. The decision, effective in April, marks a new chapter for the co

As golf season swings into full gear, excitement is building around one of the sport’s most anticipated events—the 2025 WM Phoenix Open. This year, Johnnie Walker is stepping up its game by proudly serving as the official Scotch Whisky partner of the tournament. The renowned brand is set to make a

Kentucky-based Rebel Bourbon is the official bourbon of Richard Childress Racing, the No. 8 Chevrolet, and two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch, Bardstown. With more opportunities planned for the 2025 season, including a new Rebel paint scheme, Rebel Bourbon returns to RCR after a succes

In an effort to increase its worldwide distribution, the independently held Virginia Distillery Company has chosen Charter Brands as its export partner. The "largest independently owned" American single malt whisky distillery in the United States is Virginia Distillery Co., which was established i

Suntory is trying to lock in its expenses in case they increase due to new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration by stockpiling alcohol. The corporation owns bourbon brands like Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, and Basil Hayden in addition to Japanese whiskey. "So we've been stockpiling the pro

Fans of Buzzard’s Roost should be happy to hear that Buzzard’s Roost whiskey will now be available in six more states making it easier to get your hands on.  Mad Vines in Alabama and Mississippi, Collier Barnett in California, Johnson Brothers in Iowa, Imperial Beverage in Michigan, and

Brown-Forman, one of the largest spirits conglomerates, has announced that it will be reducing its global workforce by about 12% and closing its hometown barrel-making plant in Louisville. This announcement comes amid overall economic and global challenges the industry is facing due to consumer tr