It’s All About the Whiskey Blend: Master Blenders Spill their Secrets Scotch By Amanda Schuster / June 29, 2017 Even single malts are made from a blend of different barrels, and choosing the right ones takes years of experience. Some of the world’s most famous blenders tell us how they decide which casks make the grade. Continue reading > Share
What Makes Maryland Rye So Different? American Lifestyle By Amanda Schuster / May 17, 2017 Before Prohibition, Maryland was known for its sweet, approachable rye whiskeys. Today, the style is having a revival. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading > Share
Water of Life: Drinking Whisky To Fight Cancer Lifestyle By Amanda Schuster / April 10, 2017 Planning to be in New York City this spring? Make time for the Water of Life, a whisky charity event that raises money for cancer research and lets you taste some seriously rare whiskies. Continue reading > Share
Locking Your Whiskey Up: The Rise Of Whiskey Lockers And Bottle Keeps Bourbon Lifestyle Scotch By Amanda Schuster / January 30, 2017 Imagine if your favorite bar had a special bottle of whiskey stashed away just for you. Now stop imagining – it’s real, as a growing number of bars now have whiskey lockers. Continue reading > Share
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: A Ticket To Understanding Scotland’s Whisky Scotch By Amanda Schuster / December 21, 2016 Founded in the late 1970s, the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society–much like whisky in general–is going through an exciting rebirth. Continue reading > Share
Anchor Distilling Old Potrero and the Rise of Craft Whiskey American Distillery Profiles By Amanda Schuster / November 29, 2016 Fritz Maytag of Anchor Distilling made Old Potrero, a 100% rye malt whiskey that aimed to recreate traditional North American flavors, in a time when rye whiskey had almost vanished. Continue reading > Share
New York City On A Whiskey Adventure: A Travel Guide American Bourbon By Amanda Schuster / November 8, 2016 Headed to the Big Apple? Here’s an insider’s guide to two wonderful, boozy days of New York whiskey outings. Continue reading > Share
Whiskey Distilled: An Interview with Whiskey Sommelier Heather Greene Bourbon Scotch By Amanda Schuster / September 13, 2016 We sit down with whiskey writer and sommelier Heather Greene to talk about whiskey, whiskey and …. vodka? Continue reading > Share
New Ransom Rye, Barley, Wheat Whiskey Showcases Used Casks American By Amanda Schuster / August 30, 2016 Ransom Rye, Barley, Wheat Whiskey, a new whiskey from an Oregon distillery, showcases the role of used cooperage in American craft spirits. Continue reading > Share
The Art of Mindful Whiskey Tasting Bourbon Scotch By Amanda Schuster / August 9, 2016 Been meaning to meditate? Try a mindful whiskey tasting instead – here’s what to know on doing this. Continue reading > Share
American Single Malt Whiskey Grows Up American By Amanda Schuster / July 6, 2016 The rise of the American single malt whiskey showcases innovation in the emerging craft whiskey market as more distillers try their hand at this style. Continue reading > Share
Some Non-Distiller Producers Balance Sourcing, In House Juice Bourbon By Amanda Schuster / June 1, 2016 Non-distiller producers are increasingly bringing production in-house, yet many say they will continue sourcing spirit. Continue reading > Share
