The USA’s Best Rye According To The International Wine & Spirits Competition 2025

Which rye whiskeys impressed the world’s top judges in 2025? From a 98-point trophy winner to bold experiments, these 9 IWSC Gold medals tell the full story.
Jack Daniel’s Aged Series 2026: New 14, 12 & 10-Year Batches

Jack Daniel’s drops three new Aged Series batches this month—but can you actually get one? An online sweepstakes may be your best shot at these limited releases.
Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat Bourbon: New 2026 Release

What happens when an ancient grain replaces rye in the Weller mashbill? Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat isolates spelt’s natural sweetness in a 10-year bourbon experiment.
Evan Williams Bourbon Nation Collegiate Edition Bottles 2025

Can your college pride fit in a bourbon bottle? Evan Williams thinks so with five new university-branded Single Barrel releases — but can you find one in your state?
Aberlour 8 Year Old 100 Proof Review

What makes this 1970s Aberlour 100 Proof one of the most sought-after sherry bombs ever bottled? A complex, dark, rich dram with a finish that never ends.
GlenAllachie 1990 35-Year-Old Mizunara Cask Strength

Can Mizunara oak transform a 35-year Speyside malt? Discover GlenAllachie’s 1990 cask-strength release, its four-cask recipe, and tasting notes.
The Best Irish Single Malts According to The World Whiskies Awards 2026

Irish single malt is no longer playing second fiddle—so which bottles just proved the category has truly arrived at the World Whiskies Awards 2026?
Great Budget Scotch Whiskies Under $50 For The American Drinker

Think great Scotch under $50 in the US is impossible? Which budget blends and single malts actually deliver big flavor without the big price?
Glenkinchie A Richness of Swallows 30-Year Launch

Can a 30-year Scotch still feel elegant? Discover Glenkinchie’s 1,002-bottle “A Richness of Swallows,” its story, casks, and tasting notes.
The Best American Single Malts According To The International Spirits Challenge 2025

What happens when American single malt finally gets an official definition — and the awards to back it up? These five gold medal winners reveal a category hitting its stride.
Jackton Distillery Cocktail Week: Secret Menu & Live Music

What happens when a Lowland distillery drops a secret cocktail menu at just $6 a serve? Jackton Distillery’s Cocktail Week brings six exclusive drinks, live music & prizes.
Kavalan Whisky Enters Bahrain with GBI Distribution Deal

Where is Kavalan expanding first in 2026? The award-winning Taiwanese single malt distillery enters Bahrain with a new distribution partner targeting premium retail and beyond.
Cabo Wabo Cantina Launches Spring Cocktail Menu in Vegas

What’s waiting on Cabo Wabo Cantina’s Strip-side terrace this spring? Three new cocktails blending citrus, florals and spice—here’s the full lineup and pairings.
Loch Lomond Launches The Original Series: Three New Malts

What happens when Scotland’s most inventive distillery pairs unique straight neck stills with Oloroso sherry and Rioja wine casks? Loch Lomond’s bold new trio answers.