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 254: May 22, 2010

WhiskyCast Episode 254: May 22, 2010

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WhiskyCast Episode 253: May 16, 2010

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WhiskyCast Episode 252: May 9, 2010

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WhiskyCast Episode 251: May 3, 2010

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WhiskyCast Episode 250: April 25, 2010

WhiskyCast Episode 250: April 25, 2010

Back from Scotland, and plenty to talk about. This episode features highlights from the World Whiskies Conference in Glasgow, as well as a rare interview with retired Suntory master blender Dr. Koich...

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WhiskyCast Episode 249: April 19, 2009

WhiskyCast Episode 249: April 19, 2009

I had a great experience today, and decided it warranted a special mid-week episode recorded on board a First ScotRail train from Aberdeen to Glasgow. Michael Urquhart gave me a private tour of the Go...

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WhiskyCast Episode 248: April 17, 2009

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This episode comes from the Highlander Inn in Craigellachie, Scotland...the heart of Speyside! We'll hear from Highlander co-owner Duncan Elphick and the manager of the Highlander's world-class whisky...

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WhiskyCast Episode 247: April 12, 2010

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