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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From Wine to Whiskey: Tara Lindley's Journey

From Wine to Whiskey: Tara Lindley's Journey

Tara Lindley started out in the wine business before joining High West Distillery nine years ago. Now, she's the director of sensory analysis and new product development for High West's owner, Constel...

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25 Years of the Ardbeg Committee

25 Years of the Ardbeg Committee

The Ardbeg Committee was one of whisky's first online affinity groups, and celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. We'll talk with Committee chair Jackie Thomson about the early days of the group, ...

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Elixir: San Francisco's Best Whisky Bar

Elixir: San Francisco's Best Whisky Bar

San Francisco's Elixir dates its history back to 1858, when it opened in the city's Mission District along a plank road at the corner of what is now 16th and Guerrero. The bar still has its Gold Rush-...

23 Feb 202528min

A View from the Corner Office

A View from the Corner Office

Dan Leese wears two hats: one as CEO of the importer and distiller Hotaling & Co., and the second as the current chairman of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. Mark Gillespie sat down...

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Hotaling & Co.'s Bruce Joseph Retires After 45 Years

Hotaling & Co.'s Bruce Joseph Retires After 45 Years

Bruce Joseph started out as a brewer at what was then Anchor Brewing in San Francisco, and became a distiller when owner Fritz Maytag decided he wanted to add a distillery to make rye whiskey. Old Pot...

9 Feb 202546min

The Bar at Willett: More Than Just a Bar

The Bar at Willett: More Than Just a Bar

The Bar at Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky serves up more than just neat pours and classic cocktails. It's also a gourmet-quality restaurant, as proven by its 2025 James Beard Awards nominat...

2 Feb 202535min

Whisky's Myth Buster

Whisky's Myth Buster

Drew Hannush loves nothing more than to disprove whiskey lore, and spends his time researching historical documents to find the truth behind many of whiskey's legends. His new book is Whiskey Lore: Vo...

26 Jan 202540min

On the Road at the Victoria Whisky Festival

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This week, we're in Victoria, British Columbia for the annual Victoria Whisky Festival, one of the world's great whisky events. The Canadian Whisky Awards were presented during the festival, and we'll...

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