Article Archive
April 2022
APRIL 29, 2022
- Midleton Very Rare Unveils Latest Whiskey in Annual ‘Silent Distillery’ Series, and 1 Bottle Costs More Than $50,000
- The Road To Laphroaig: Part 5
- Speyburn Distillery Manager Retires After 22 Years; Successor Yet To Be Named
- Amber Heard’s $160,000 Wine Habit: Johnny Depp Details Ex-Wife’s Love for Fine Wines
- Ready To Drink Volume 3: Major Brands Expand Canned Cocktail Offerings, Ciroc Joins the Party and More
- Influential Spirits Trade Groups Pen Letter to US Government Requesting Legal Standards for American Single Malt Whiskey
APRIL 28, 2022
APRIL 27, 2022
- Louisville’s 2022 Great Steamboat Race to be Sponsored By Kentucky’s 1st Black-Owned Distillery
- ‘Choosing to Ignore Workers and Put Profit Before People’: Budweiser Employees Strike, Leading to Fear of Summer Beer Drought
- Legal Kerfuffle Sees Canadian Distillery Agree to Change Name After Lawsuit From Scotch Whiskey Association
- Heaven Hill Doubles Down on Success, Returns to Roots With Plans for $135 Million Distillery in Bardstown
APRIL 26, 2022
- Homophobic Delta Passenger Arrested by FBI After Striking Flight Attendant Who Refused to Serve Him More Booze
- Diageo Announces Partnership With Eco-Friendly Distribution Company to Launch Sustainable Packaging
- 1000s of Shops Offering Home Delivery of Bootleg Alcohol
- Patrón Tequila Collaborates With Famed Streetwear Designer to Release Limited Edition Sneakers for Cinco de Mayo
- Glen Scotia Releases New Scotch to Celebrate Return of Scottish Whisky Festival
- Hollywood Couple You Might Know From ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Walking Dead’ and Much More Kicks Off Spirits Brand With Smoky Rye, Gin
- Forgotten Cask of Whisky Shatters Auction Record With $1.3 Million Sale 34 Years After Being Bought for Just $6,000
APRIL 25, 2022
- Tamdhu Prepares for Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival — the 1 Day a Year the Distillery Opens its Doors to Public
- The Perfect Drink to Get You Through the Drama: ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ Star Releases Roaring ’20s-Inspired Bourbon
- Douglas Laing Launches Limited Sherry-Finished Edition of Award-Winning Scotch
- ‘The Slowest 2 Minutes in Sports’: Old Forester Brings Back Kentucky Turtle Derby
- Chattanooga Whiskey Announces New Expression to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
APRIL 22, 2022
- ‘Every Day I’d Come Home There Would Be a Glass Of Whiskey Waiting For Me’: Johnny Depp Describes Drug, Alcohol Use in Trial Against Amber Heard
- Tennessee Hotel Taps Distillery to Launch Bourbon to Celebrate 150th Anniversary
- Bulleit Completes Goal of Planting or Protecting 1 Million Trees 3 Years Ahead of Schedule
- New Rye Finished in Rum Barrels Will Be Freeland Spirits’ 1st Limited Release Available Beyond Distillery’s Tasting Rooms
- Manager of 3 Prominent Scotch Distilleries Announces Retirement After 49 Years in Whisky Business
- Saving the Earth 1 Glass of Whiskey at a Time: These 4 Distilleries Prioritize Sustainability
APRIL 21, 2022
- For 1st Time in History, 100% Women-Led Board Will Steer a National Drinks Industry Trade Association
- Popular Clothing Brand Troll Co. Launches a Bourbon, for Some Reason
- Scotch Distillery Known for Red Wine Cask Maturation Flips the Script, Uses White Wine Barrels
- 205-Year-Old Scotch Distillery Honored With Queen’s Award
- Old Bay’s Booze Venture Proves Successful as the Popular Spice Brand’s Vodka Wins Prestigious Award
APRIL 20, 2022
- Bacardi Sues American Airlines After $65,000 of Booze Goes Missing
- ‘Delighted to Have Such an Infamous Entrepreneur on Board’: Scotch Brand Enters Gaming Universe With ‘Hiring’ of Character From ‘Borderlands’ Franchise
- Drinking Dessert? Liqueur Produced From Chocolate Chip Cookies Takes Home Major Spirits Competition Award
- Orphan Barrel Blends Rare Remaining Stocks of 6 Previous Whiskeys for Latest Release
APRIL 19, 2022
- Major Spirits producer William Grant & Sons Announces US Launch of Bottled Cocktail Line
- Glenfarclas Cask Strength Cocktail Competition Heats Up With Exclusive Distillery Experience On The Line
- ‘Take Your Shot’: Puncher’s Chance Bourbon Unveils 1st National Ad Campaign
- ‘It’s so Heartbreaking’: Parents Shocked, Outraged After Kindergarten Student Brings Booze to School, Shares With Classmates
- After 2 Years, American Airlines Resumes Long Awaited Booze Sales on Flights
APRIL 18, 2022
APRIL 15, 2022
- Despite Good Samaritan Efforts, Whiskey Scams Are Still Rampant On Social Media – Here’s How to Avoid Falling Prey
- Drag Superstar RuPaul, World of Wonder Launch ‘House Of Love’ Line of Canned Cocktails and Mocktails
- Coming Soon: A Bourbon That Set 3 World Records While Nearly Breaking the Sound Barrier Thanks to an Old Navy Fighter Jet
- ‘It’s Been 3 Weeks’: Public Grows Frustrated at Scarcity of Allocated Bourbon in This State
- World’s Largest Barrel Maker Announces Plans to Build $30 Million Mill
APRIL 14, 2022
- Canned Cocktails Continue Ascent as Spirited Hive Becomes Latest Brand to Partner With Pro Sports Team
- ‘Rip Up the Rule Book’: WhistlePig’s Inaugural Bartender Challenge Encourages Breaking the Rules
- Macallan’s Newest Release Pays Homage to the City That Never Sleeps
- Top 5 Bars to Find Whiskey at Disney World
- Ardbeg Launches 1st NFT — and it’s for a Whisky That Spent Nearly 3 Years Buried in a Bog
APRIL 13, 2022
- Kentucky Derby Festival Bourbon Tasting Event Returns for 2022, But to New Location
- Absolut, Swedish House Mafia Team Up on Cocktail for Coachella Festival
- Many Consider Adding Water to Whiskey Sacrilege; Here’s Why They’re Wrong
- Indiana’s Distilling Powerhouse Announces Return of Rossville Union Barrel Proof for 2022
- Cyclist to Bike Across Scotland and Visit Every Scotch Distillery to Raise Money for Charity
APRIL 12, 2022
- 1st Black Blender to Work at a Major Distillery Accuses Spirits Giant Diageo of ‘Severe and Pervasive Discrimination’ in Lawsuit
- Bowmore Debuts 22 Year Scotch With ‘Spanish Flair’ in Limited Release
- This Year’s Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Charity Program at Kentucky Derby Honors Kentucky’s Ties With France
- Latest Expression in ‘Flavours of The Balvenie’ Line Features 1st French Oak Finish in Distillery’s 129-Year History
- Maker of the Whiskey World’s Top Tasting Glass to Help Spirits Producers Amid Glass Shortage Crisis
APRIL 11, 2022
- ‘I Wanted Something You Can Turn Up With’: Jamie Foxx Explains Decision to Purchase ‘Bourbon’ Brand That Isn’t Actually Bourbon
- Peyton Manning’s Bourbon Brand to Donate to Struggling Golf Courses
- Tomatin to Celebrate 125th Anniversary With Limited Edition Whisky Release
- Raasay’s 1st Single Cask Scotch Bottling Debuts, Featuring Tennessee Whiskey Barrels
- To-Go Cocktails Are Here to Stay With These 4 States Extending Economic Relief Measure
- With Gas Prices Continuing to Climb, Alternative Fuel Rooted in Whiskey Garners New Attention
APRIL 9, 2022
APRIL 8, 2022
- Drinking at Disneyland: Where to Find the Best Whiskey Cocktails at the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’
- Spirits Subscription Service Launches With Goal of Shining Spotlight on, Increasing Access to Black-Owned Booze Brands
- Talisker Unveils 2nd Triple Cask-Matured Scotch, Limited to Only 2,000 Bottles
- Buffalo Trace to Raffle Off Ultimate Blanton’s Experience; Winner Keeps Entire Barrel
APRIL 7, 2022
- Barton 1792 to Close Doors to Public Tours Just Months After Completing $25 Million Expansion
- Spice Brand Collaborates With Maker’s Mark to Create Flight of Spices, Including a ‘Bourbon-Inspired’ One
- Walsh Whiskey Launches 12th Edition of Writers’ Tears Irish Whiskey
- Canned Cocktail Craze Extends to Pro Sports as MLB Season Kicks Off
- Jura’s Latest Single Malt Scotch Features Rye Whiskey Barrels
- Buffalo Trace Scores 3 Gold Medals From International Wine and Spirits Competition
- The Man Behind the Name: A Look at Pappy Van Winkle’s Legacy in Bourbon
- Augusta Announces Plans to Invest $23 Million in Creation of ‘Extraordinary Distillery’
- Laws Whiskey House Releases 2022 Editions of Bottled in Bond Bourbon, Rye Whiskeys
APRIL 6, 2022
- Miller Lite Debuts ‘Beer Drops’ Gimmick to Enhance Flavor of Other Light Beers, Sells Out in Hours
- Craigellachie’s Cask Collection Kicks Off With Armagnac Finish
- Whisky Magazine Crowns World’s Best Whisky Bar
- F1 Star Known for Drinking From Shoe After Winning Races Releases Decanter Molded in Shape of His Boot
- New Whisky Brand Debuts From Manly Spirits — Whose Name Isn’t as Problematic as it Sounds
APRIL 5, 2022
- Lux Row Announces Latest Release in Blood Oath Pact Bourbon Line, and it Features a new Barrel Finish
- Pearl Jam, Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Kings of Leon to Headline 2022 Bourbon and Beyond Festival
- Glenlivet’s 3 Latest Bottlings Will Be 1st of Distillery Reserve Collection to Be Available Outside of the Distillery
- Duo Of New Whiskeys Joins Old Elk Master’s Blend Series
- Hennessy Announces $72,000 Scholarship for Internship Aimed at Minority Wine and Spirits Professionals
- ‘Burnt to Hair-Raising Levels’: Ardbeg Releases Limited-Edition Punk Rock-Inspired Scotch
- Bowmore Concludes ‘Vaults’ Series With $42,000 Single Malt Whisky
- Scotch Whisky Brand Launches Ad Campaign to Support ‘Very Ambitious Growth Plans’
APRIL 4, 2022
- Conor McGregor’s Mediocre Proper No. Twelve Whiskey’s Ascent Continues; Brand Poised to Become 2nd-Biggest Irish Whiskey in US
- Jefferson’s Continues Groundbreaking ‘Ocean’ Series With World’s 1st Rye Whiskey Aged at Sea
- ‘A True Unicorn’: Rare Irish Whiskey Discovered in 19th Century Doctor’s Bag Has Been Sealed For More Than 100 Years
- Maker’s Mark Unveils 25th Annual Commemorative Bourbon Bottle Collaboration With Iconic Kentucky Racetrack
- Highly Awarded Scotch Brand Releases 4 Whisky Exclusives
- Australian Brand Completes $5.4 Million Expansion to Open Country’s 1st Carbon-Neutral Gin Distillery
APRIL 1, 2022
- We Tasted Jim Beam’s 2022 Grammys Cocktail Recipes, and the Winner is…
- Kentucky and Tennessee Unite for New ‘Kennessee’ Bourbon From Peyton Manning’s Whiskey Brand
- Basil Hayden Challenges Notion That Smoky Spirits are Harsh With New Bourbon
- Seattle Distillery Releases Mystery Whiskey for April Fool’s Day (and Yes, it Actually Exists)