Charting a New Course for Starward Whisky

Charting a New Course for Starward Whisky

Starward Whisky founder David Vitale stepped back from the Australian whisky maker's day-to-day operations several years ago, but after Diageo's Distill Ventures incubator unit pulled its support for Starward and other distillers last year, Vitale was faced with a dilemma. With his board wanting to seek a buyer for Starward, Vitale decided he was the best potential buyer for the business. Vitale has now bought out Diageo and his former partners, and is charting a new course for the distillery that involves slower, steadier growth. We'll talk with David Vitale on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, whisky makers in the U-K have been hit with an excise tax increase that will drive up the price of a dram, while China has agreed to reduce its import tariffs on Scotch Whisky.

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WhiskyCast Episode 214: August 22, 2009

WhiskyCast Episode 214: August 22, 2009

Last time around, I mentioned the Laing Brothers and their vatting of casks from Laphroaig and Macallan to create the "Double Barrel." It was so intriguing that I decided to get Stewart Laing on the p...

22 Aug 200925min

WhiskyCast Episode 213: August 15, 2009

WhiskyCast Episode 213: August 15, 2009

Today marks the birthday of a legend in the bourbon business. Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee turns 90 today, and his friends marked the milestone with a party at the distillery. ...

16 Aug 200927min

WhiskyCast Episode 212: August 9, 2009

WhiskyCast Episode 212: August 9, 2009

This time around, we'll focus on two upcoming whisky festivals in Europe. Maltstock will bring together whisky clubs and individuals from around Europe for a weekend in the Netherlands, and Teun van W...

9 Aug 200924min

WhiskyCast Episode 211: August 2, 2009

WhiskyCast Episode 211: August 2, 2009

If you've never had a chance to attend a master class with Whyte & MacKay's Richard Paterson, you're missing out on an education...and a great time. In this week's episode, you'll get to listen in as ...

2 Aug 200928min

WhiskyCast Episode 210: July 25, 2009

WhiskyCast Episode 210: July 25, 2009

It's been a busy year at GlenDronach and BenRiach distilleries...the investor group led by Billy Walker added GlenDronach to their portfolio less than a year ago, and are already revamping the entire ...

26 Jul 200927min

WhiskyCast Episode 209: July 18, 2009

WhiskyCast Episode 209: July 18, 2009

On the road in Michigan this week, but had the chance to sneak across the Detroit River to Windsor, Ontario...where Canadian Club has been produced for 151 years at the Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery ...

18 Jul 200922min

WhiskyCast Episode 208: July 12, 2009

WhiskyCast Episode 208: July 12, 2009

Glenfiddich is the world's most popular single malt Scotch, and Hans-Henrik Hansen knows more about Glenfiddich's history than almost anyone. In fact, he has what may be the world's largest collection...

12 Jul 200923min

WhiskyCast Episode 207: July 4, 2009

WhiskyCast Episode 207: July 4, 2009

It may be a summer holiday weekend in the U.S., but it's the middle of winter in Australia. The inaugural Whisky Live Sydney will be held the week of August 31 through September 6, and organizer Doug ...

4 Jul 200928min

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