Kentucky distiller charged with criminal loan deception
TL;DR Darron Dillow, co-owner of Limestone Farms Distillery in Kentucky, was indicted for felony theft by deception. He allegedly used a neighbor's property as collateral
Diageo World Class moves global final from Dubai to Scotland
TL;DR Diageo is moving the 2026 global final of its World Class bartending competition from Dubai to Scotland. This strategic shift aims to strengthen its brand narrative
English Whisky Week returns
TL;DR English Whisky Week returns for its second year, featuring events and releases from distilleries nationwide. The event aims to raise the category's profile and
Maharaja Drinks brings indigenous Indian spirits to UK
TL;DR Maharaja Drinks introduces protected Indian heritage spirits Feni and Mahua to the UK market. This extends the Indian spirits conversation beyond single malt, offering UK retailers
Annandale makes ‘major breakthrough’ in net zero whisky
TL;DR Annandale Distillery installed a world-first closed-loop thermal system to heat its stills, replacing fossil fuels. This tackles the largest source of direct emissions in Scotch production
Distilled: 'Another Hendrick's' gin and how to make a Garden cocktail
TL;DR William Grant & Sons launches Hendrick's Garden gin. The article examines if gin profits, now under pressure, can still fund Scotch whisky maturation, analyzing
The Origin Story of LeNell’s Red Hook Rye, the Coveted Cult Whiskey You’ve Never Heard Of
TL;DR LeNell's Red Hook Rye is a legendary, scarce American whiskey. Four barrels of 23-25 year old rye were bottled 2006-2009. Originally under $100, bottles