Science Can Explain Why You Like Smoky Whisky—Or Not

Whether you love the peaty stuff or hate it, there’s likely a good reason for it.

Essential Whisky Cocktail: Penicillin

Master the modern classic that mixes peaty scotch with ginger, honey, and lemon.

This classic scotch-based drink rewards a delicate balance of flavors.

Top bartenders idolize whisky with these fun and refreshing tropical cocktails.

Made with bourbon, rye, and other whiskeys, these herbal concoctions aren’t your garden-variety drinks.

The official drink of the Kentucky Derby highlights bourbon at its most refreshing.

Normally made with gin, this beautifully simple drink has a delicious whiskey variation.

Master this simple sibling of the Manhattan, made with amer picon and maraschino liqueur.

Try this recipe for a Manhattan variation that uses scotch instead of rye or bourbon.

Originally made with cognac, the rye cocktail’s real appeal is its bitters.

Can’t bring yourself to throw out a cherished bottle after the whisky is gone? Upcycle it instead.

Lower-alcohol cocktails can help stimulate your palate before a meal.