Four Canadian provinces are selling off the American liquor they pulled from shelves in protest over President Trump’s tariffs. Some bourbon drinkers are thrilled.
Category: Liquor
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A Journey Into the Soul of Scotland’s Hebrides Islands
These remote and rocky islands off Scotland’s western coast offer visitors an ethereal beauty that goes perfectly with a splash of local whisky.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Empire: Winnowed, but Still Weighty
The music mogul’s business portfolio has shrunk, in part because of multiple sex abuse allegations, but his wealth remains a critical factor as his criminal case unfolds.
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Sean Combs Sold Share of Tequila Brand for $200 Million
Mr. Combs, who was accused of sexual assault in several lawsuits, made the sale as he ended his long-term partnership with the liquor giant Diageo. He has denied wrongdoing.
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Austria’s Schnapps Distilleries Tempt Winter Tourists and Skiers
All across the Tyrol region of Austria, Alpine farms and distilleries tempt skiers and other wintertime visitors with a strong nip of a local tradition.
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Scientists in Discredited Alcohol Study May Advise U.S. on Drinking Guidelines
Two researchers with ties to beer and liquor companies have been named to a panel that will review the health evidence on alcohol consumption.
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In Milan, Giving Aperitivo a New Twist
The nightly cocktail ritual is central to the Italian city’s culture. Here’s where to find both the classic bitters-based drinks and new spins on them.
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Ivan Menezes, Who Led a Liquor Giant, Dies at 63
As chief executive of Diageo for a decade, he presented alcohol as an attainable luxury and helped brands like Smirnoff, Guinness and Johnnie Walker grow.
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Supreme Court Rules Against Dog Toy Resembling Jack Daniel’s Bottle
The case, a trademark dispute, pitted Jack Daniel’s against Bad Spaniels Silly Squeakers, which looks like the distiller’s distinctive bottle and adds potty humor.
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Fireball Maker Sued Over Bottles That Don’t Contain Whisky
The New York Times – Business:An Illinois woman who wanted whisky, but got a cinnamon-and-whisky-flavored malt beverage instead, has sued the maker of Fireball for fraud.
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It’s Dry January. Pour One Out for the Bar Owners.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Between the “tripledemic,” the economy, holiday fatigue and the temporarily sober, businesses are suffering.