Daily News: Terroir in Whiskey, Toilet Water Beer

whiskey

Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere:

The largest auction of Japanese whiskey ever will take place next month in Britain with an average appraisal of $2,500.

The man responsible for Fireball’s rise is hoping to duplicate his success with Ghost Tequila.

– October explores the versatility of Azacca hops.

– As whiskey’s geography diversifies the notion of terroir is becoming more important.

– Finally, Stone Brewing has created toilet water beer.

[Photo: Flickr/IrishFireside]