Yamazaki 25 Wins Fourth Straight ISC Japanese Whisky Trophy
Can any Japanese whisky dethrone Yamazaki? Its 25 Years Old just claimed a fourth straight ISC Trophy for the brand—here’s what makes it a global benchmark.
Master of Malt & Studio Minerva Launch New Whisky Brand, The Islay
Can a whisky be a single cask and permanently available? Master of Malt and Studio Minerva’s The Islay says yes, with a new continuous single cask model.
Woodford Reserve Marks 30th Anniversary With Two Releases
What has Woodford Reserve created to toast 30 years of super-premium bourbon? Two distillery-only limited editions, including a 150-unit ceramic decanter.
Copper & Cask Releases 10 Year Old Bourbon “X”
What does an independent bottler put in its first permanent release? Copper & Cask’s answer is X, a 10-year barrel-proof Bourbon from 45 hand-picked barrels.
Four Roses Single Barrel 2026 Collection OBSV
What makes the OBSV the pick of Four Roses’ single barrel lineup? We break down the B mashbill, V yeast, and why this 7-9 year bourbon stands above the rest.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland’s Whisky Regions
Why did a Speyside distiller carry loaded pistols, and how did a tax line shape Scotch? Uncover the surprising history behind Scotland’s whisky regions.
Planteray Announces Oceana Collection With Rare Rums from Australia, Fiji & Mauritius
What happens when rums from Australia, Fiji and Mauritius cross the oceans to finish in French casks? Planteray’s Oceana collection reveals the answer.
Johnnie Walker Red Vs Black Label: Is The Upgrade Worth $15 More?
Is Johnnie Walker Black Label really worth $15 more than Red Label? I tasted both neat, with soda, and with cola, and the answer depends on how you drink it.
Ghostwood Whiskey Launches 3 Brothers Bourbon
What happens when three brothers bring a high-rye mash bill back to Ghostwood’s roots? Meet 3 Brothers, a six-year-old bourbon priced at just $49.
Russell’s Reserve Debuts Latest Single Rickhouse Bourbon
Can a bourbon taste so spicy you’d swear it was a rye? Eddie Russell’s new Camp Nelson D release, from the rickhouse where he started 45 years ago, says yes.
GlenWyvis Administration Shows How Maturing Whisky Can Drain a Small Distillery
How does a distillery with 870 casks of maturing whisky run out of money? GlenWyvis’s own business plan spelled out the trap years before administrators arrived.