Welcome back to our monthly guide to all things whisk(e)y. January is usually a time to drink a few special releases that came out near the end of the year, plus dive into newer, regional and/or craft ...

Ask a whisk(e)y writer about their favorite 80-proof expression, and you’ll inevitably get a lot of blank stares and the above response. This is usually followed by a question (“Why?”) and a mumble ...

If the “holy grail” makes you think of Indiana Jones or medieval quests, well, let’s reframe the conversation into something more tangible and a lot friendlier: good whiskey. Whether it’s a limited ...

Every year, I try a few hundred different whiskeys in all categories, including single malt scotch, cask-finished rye, Japanese rice whisky, Irish single malts, and affordable craft bourbons. It’s a ...

If you want a punchy, multifaceted whiskey for sipping neat, on a rock, or in a classic cocktail, you can’t go wrong with barrel proof rye. Picking the right bottle for drinking or gifting, however, ...

Every year, I try a few hundred different whiskeys in all categories, including single malt scotch, cask-finished rye, Japanese rice whisky, Irish single malts, and affordable craft bourbons. It’s a ...

“Sourcing is not a crime.” At least, not when it comes to whiskey. It’s a phrase popularized by longtime spirits entrepreneur ...