Irish Whiskey Enters New Phase in Growth and Popularity
Irish whiskey enjoyed another strong year — one more in a string of annual double-digit growth.
The category has bulked up, now eclipsing single malt Scotch in volume, if not sales. Irish whiskey is entering...
The Birth of a Craft Distillery: Tommyrotter
It’s boom time for craft distilling. Drinkers today have a taste for local, small-batch spirits. Increasing numbers of small distilleries are firing up stills across the nation.
Take Tommyrotter Distillery in Buffalo. The staff here numbers two. Opened last...
Scotch Tax Cut Generates $137M for Treasury — SWA Seeks More Cuts
A 2% tax cut last year on scotch prices drove $137 million in additional revenue for the United Kingdom treasury, according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
The cut was the UK’s first tax decrease...
Northern Lights: Canadian Whisky Aims to be the Next Big Thing
“In this neck of the woods, Canadian whiskies have always been very strong sellers,” says Ted Farrell, president of Haskell’s Inc., a wine and spirits retailer based in Minneapolis. “I don’t know if it’s...
Orphan Barrel Launches Gifted Horse, an Accidental Whiskey
Misfortune can sometimes turn into opportunity. Even better when there’s whiskey involved.
Such was the case with the seventh release from Diageo’s Orphan Barrel line: Gifted Horse American Whiskey.
This new bottle — with a suggested retail...
Sazerac Announces Import Deal for Scandinavian Spirit Aquavit
The Sazerac Company hopes more Americans will take to aquavit.
A flavored Scandinavian spirit dating back to the 15th century, aquavit is distilled from grain or potatoes, like vodka. The distinctive flavor of aquavit derives from herbs and spices...
Most Scots Think Scotch Tax Too High
Are taxes on scotch whiskey too high?
A majority of Scottish citizens would seem to believe so.
In a poll conducted on behalf of, and then released by, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), 92% of Scots said that they considered the current...
What is the Future of Premium Vodka? Absolut has a Hunch
Vodka is supposed to be dead. Millennials much prefer whiskey to the white spirit. Then why did Pernod Ricard host a holiday party to celebrate Absolut Elyx, their newest premium vodka?
Released in 2013, Elyx...
How to Make Pepperdier Christmas Punch
This punch is inspired by traditional Scottish Christmas pudding, loaded with rich flavors of dried fruits, such as raisins and apricot.
Pepperdier Christmas Punch
(serves 8 - 10)
6 oz. Auchentoshan American Oak single malt scotch whisky...
How to Give Brandy or Cognac as a Gift
For the right person, alcohol is the perfect present — especially for that fan of brandy or cognac.
The holiday stars are value-added packs (VAPs), those classy gift sets of a bottle and logoed glasses, mixing kits,...
