Wild grass identified as source of barley disease
A disease found in wild grass has been identified as a source of leaf blotch, a fungal pathogen that can destroy large crops of barley.
Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 No Comments »Whiskey
The top 10 travel retail brands
The International Wine & Spirits Research (IWSR) has released its 2013 Travel Retail Summary Report, which is an overview of duty free trends from 2007 to 2012.
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 No Comments »The pride of Pittsburgh
Max Stein takes us on an unusual taste test through the latest cocktail craze that is sweeping through his home town of Pittsburgh
Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 No Comments »Jack Daniel’s plans ‘biggest-ever expansion’
Jack Daniel’s has announced it is going ahead with a US$100 million expansion, which will be the largest in its history.
Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 No Comments »Red Stag gets hardcore
Jim Beam is extending its flavoured Bourbon range to tap into the booming US cider trend with the launch of Red Stag Hardcore Cider.
Friday, August 16th, 2013 No Comments »Buffalo Trace named National Historic Landmark
Buffalo Trace Distillery has been named a National Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior.
Friday, July 19th, 2013 1 Comment »On this day…
Legend has it that on this day in 1789, Baptist minister Elijah Craig distilled the first batch of Bourbon whiskey.
Friday, June 14th, 2013 No Comments »The world’s top 10 spirit brands
The drinks business has compiled a list of the current top 10 spirit brands by global volume sales.
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 No Comments »Caretaker charged with $100,000 whiskey theft
A live-in caretaker is facing criminal charges in the US after allegedly drinking more than US$100,000 worth of “old and historical whiskey”.
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 No Comments »American Snow & Single Malts
It has been one of the worst months of my adult life. On the upside I have come out the other side with something to smile about.
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