Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has launched his first Irish whiskey, called Proper No. Twelve.

He once wrote a song called Two Shots of Happy, One Shot of Sad and now U2 frontman Bono is set to get into the whiskey business.

Back in June, we checked in on some of the distilleries and bars experimenting with sound-aged or pressure-aged whiskey. To that, Endless West would like to say, “Pffft.” (We are not saying pfft, Cleveland Whiskey is good stuff.)

Choosing a good whisky can be a challenging task — particularly if you don’t have much experience drinking it.  Even pronouncing the names of some of the Scotch whiskies like Bruichladdich and Allt-a-bhainne can be difficult for many casual whisky drinkers!

Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails will unveil the first-ever projection mapping showtruck during the LA Pride Festival in West Hollywood on June 9 and 10. The mobile interactive art project, titled “#flavorsofpride”, will feature a 3-minute video show that celebrates the LGBTQ community’s increasing diversity across genders, ethnicities, sexualities, religions and generations.

Women who enjoy a good whiskey are often met with shock from their male counterparts and I am here to set the record straight because women can and should be allowed to enjoy a fine whiskey just like anyone else.

There are a number of whisky holidays providing you great excuses to knock back a few drams, but the one truly celebrated around the world is on Saturday.

Today, Suntory announced officially that sales of the Hakushu 12-year-old single malt and the Hibiki 17-year-old blend would stop for the time being. The reason? Some of Japan’s most beloved whisky releases are vanishing.

Though Bob Dylan doesn’t often give interviews or appear in public (not even to receive the Nobel prize) the folk music hero has briefly returned to the spotlight to launch a new line of whiskey called Heaven’s Door Spirits.

19 May is World Whisky Day! Take some time out to get to know your favourite tipple!