Meet Highland Park's New Master Whisky Maker
WhiskyCast28 Jul 2025

Meet Highland Park's New Master Whisky Maker

Marc Watson took over for the retiring Gordon Motion this month after six months of serving as his understudy. The former master blender for The Famous Grouse has 11 years of industry experience, and he'll join us for one of his first interviews since his promotion on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, the U-S and the European Union have hammered out a trade agreement that limits tariffs on E-U whisky exports to 15 percent. India and the United Kingdom have signed a trade agreement that will reduce India's tariffs on Scotch Whisky imports over the next decade, and Pernod Ricard is selling off some brands as it narrows its focus.

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A New Experience at The Scotch Whisky Experience

A New Experience at The Scotch Whisky Experience

The Scotch Whisky Experience on Edinburgh's Royal Mile celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, and this week launches an all-new multimedia tour highlighting the production of Scotch Whisky. We'll ...

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Four Roses Bourbon Celebrates 135 Years

Four Roses Bourbon Celebrates 135 Years

Back in 1888, Paul Jones Jr. started selling Bourbon under the Four Roses brand. 135 years later, the brand is stronger than ever, and to mark the anniversary, Four Roses is releasing a first-ever tas...

10 Jul 202335min

A Craft Maltster's Closing Leaves Distillers in the Lurch

A Craft Maltster's Closing Leaves Distillers in the Lurch

The collapse of Washington's Skagit Valley Malting last month left distillers and brewers alike searching for new suppliers of malted barley. The craft maltster had more than 270 customers when it clo...

3 Jul 202348min

A New Golden Age for Scotch Whisky?

A New Golden Age for Scotch Whisky?

The Scotch Whisky industry is roaring along, setting new records for sales every year as the global demand for whisky continues to grow. The last "golden age" for Scotch Whisky is generally considered...

26 Jun 20231h 17min

Changing of the Guard at Seattle's Westland Distillery

Changing of the Guard at Seattle's Westland Distillery

Westland Distillery co-founder Matt Hofmann is leaving the Seattle distillery at the end of the month to pursue new adventures. With no specific plans for the future, Matt and his successor as product...

19 Jun 202335min

Big Changes for Wyoming Whiskey

Big Changes for Wyoming Whiskey

Wyoming Whiskey marked its 10th anniversary last December, and this April, Edrington took majority ownership of the Cowboy State's first distillery. That ended the run of David DeFazio as Wyoming Whis...

12 Jun 202342min

Old Pulteney Shutting Down for 8 Weeks to Protect Water Supply

Old Pulteney Shutting Down for 8 Weeks to Protect Water Supply

With some parts of Scotland facing another long, dry summer, distilleries are making plans to cope with expected water shortages from the lochs and rivers that provide essential water for distilling. ...

5 Jun 202331min

Another New Distillery for Campbeltown

Another New Distillery for Campbeltown

At one time, Campbeltown was Scotland's whisky capital with more than 35 distilleries. That number dwindled to just three over the years, but now, planning approval is being sought for up to three new...

29 Mai 202344min

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