15 STARS First West Explorer Debuts Baby Black Corn Mash Bill

What does baby black corn add to bourbon? 15 STARS’ First West Explorer answers with a sweet, smooth 95-proof pour and bold tasting notes.
Glencadam Visitor Centre Opens 7 Days a Week

Planning a Scotch whisky trip? Discover why Glencadam is now open seven days a week—and what tours, tastings, café and award wins await in Brechin.
Garrison Brothers Launches Ranch Reserve Series, Beginning With Two Sherry-Finished Texas Bourbons

What happens when Texas bourbon meets two legendary Spanish sherry traditions? Garrison Brothers’ new Ranch Reserve Series offers two very different 8-year answers.
Frey Ranch Distillery Partners With Hotaling & Co. For National Expansion

What happens when a fifth-generation farm distillery teams up with a powerhouse spirits distributor? Frey Ranch and Hotaling & Co. just announced a major deal.
Ampersand Vinea Review

Can a blend of rye whiskey and neutral grain spirit aged in XO Cognac casks actually deliver balance and complexity? Ampersand Vinea’s answer may surprise you.
Bärenjäger Unveils Honey Bourbon Liqueur

What happens when an 18th-century German bear-hunting honey recipe meets premium bourbon? Bärenjäger’s new Honey Bourbon Liqueur answers that wild question.
The Best Bourbons from the International Spirits Challenge 2026 (Part 2)

Can a $15 bourbon earn the same Gold medal as a $500 mizunara-finished collector’s piece? The 2026 ISC judges say yes — here are the final seven winners.
The Best Value Indian Whiskies From The International Spirits Challenge 2026

What happens when Indian heat, exotic cask finishes, and bold barley meet world-class ambition? These award-winning bottles redefine what Indian whisky can be.
5 Scotch Whisky Traditions That Are Stranger Than You Think

Did you know peat’s famous smokiness was an accident, and age statements don’t guarantee quality? Discover the surprising origins of Scotch whisky’s traditions.
Terry Bradshaw To Pour TB12 Bourbon at Texas Whiskey Bar

Where can you taste Terry Bradshaw’s acclaimed 12-year cask-strength bourbon poured by the legend himself? Only one bar in the country has TB12 on premise.
Barrell Bourbon Batch 038 Celebrates America’s Anniversary

What happens when you blend bourbons aged 8–15 years from four states into one patriotic, cask-strength bottle? Barrell Bourbon Batch 038 has the answer.
The Best Value Scotch Whiskies From The International Spirits Challenge 2026

Which ISC 2026 medal-winning Scotch whiskies actually deliver the best bang for your buck? Here are seven standout picks that prove value isn’t just about price.
Eden Mill Distillery Launches Single Cask Range

What happens when you mature peated Scottish spirit in a rare Italian Amarone wine cask? Eden Mill’s head distiller reveals the answer with just 311 bottles.