Backyard Bourbon: A Home Distilling Experiment Gone Awry
One of our whiskey writers recently followed his impulse to try making bourbon with his own two hands. Kids, don’t try this at home.
Returned from the Dead: Diageo’s Silent Distillery Revival
We reflect on the surprising recent news of the Brora, Port Ellen, and Rosebank distillery revivals in Scotland, as well as the trends that led them to close in the first place.
Getting Cozy with Toasted Barrel Whiskeys
Just getting up to speed on the toasted oak trend? Here are three toasted oak whiskeys to try.
How Aging Whisky In Sherry Casks Changed In The Modern Era
There can be a lot of confusion among whisky lovers when it comes to sherry, sherry casks and the use of these casks in aging whisky. Here are some clarifying things to know.
The Best Ways to Drink Whiskey on Thanksgiving Day
Whiskey deserves a place on your Thanksgiving table – alongside the food and inside it.
Whiskey Goes to the Movies
What’s your favorite movie star drinking? The odds are good that brand paid some serious money to be seen on the silver screen.
I Went To Berlin and (Almost) All I Got Was This American Whiskey
American whiskey had a surprisingly big footprint at this year’s Bar Convent Berlin, but Scotch whisky is making a run for the European cocktail market.
What to Drink on Halloween
Happy Halloween! Here are three whiskey-centric ways to keep your spirits up on the spookiest day of the year.
What’s a Whisky Dram? Depends on Who’s Pouring.
We all know a dram is a drink of whisky, but how much whisky is it? It all depends on where you are, and who you’re drinking with.
8 Tips for Planning a Whisky Trip to Scotland
Planning a whisky trip to Scotland? We’ve got some first-hand tips about what to know before you go.