How to Taste Nutty Flavors in Whisky

Nuttiness presents itself in both new-make spirit and mature whiskies, and you can even call specific nuts out by name when tasting whisky.

Teeling 30 year old, Bowmore Masters’ Selection, & More [New Whiskies]

Plus, new versions of Yoichi and Miyagikyo from Nikka, and a limited edition Baker’s single barrel from Jim Beam.

Compass Box No Name No. 3, Michter’s 20 year old, & More [New Whiskies]

Plus, a bottled in bond bourbon from Jeptha Creed, a pair of Japanese whiskies make their U.S. debut, and two cask finishes from Old Line.

Booker’s 2021-03 “Bardstown Batch,” Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Pittyvaich & More [New Releases]

Plus, an Irish single malt from Waterford, bottled in bond rye from Redwood Empire, and more.

The Best Whiskies You’re Not Drinking

Expand your mind and your palate with these overlooked styles including Japanese rice whisky, single grain, and more.

Wild Turkey Master’s Keep One, Woodford Reserve Chocolate Malt Whisper, & More [New Releases]

Plus, two new single malts from Benriach, High West’s A Midwinter Night’s Dram returns, and Westward adds a cask strength single malt to its lineup.

Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series FAE-02, Macallan 30 year old Double Cask, & More [New Whiskies]

Plus, a 15 year old single malt from Highland Park, a Redbreast finished in Pedro Ximénez barrels, and the latest Big Peat Christmas Edition.

Yamazaki 55 year old, Laphroaig Càirdeas Pedro Ximénez Edition, & More [New Releases]

Plus, a straight malt from Laws Whiskey House in Denver, a wheat whiskey from Illinois-based JK Williams Distilling, and more.

Johnnie Walker Princes Street Is Now Open for Business

With multiple tour options, a rooftop bar, and a world-class retail shop, Johnnie Walker Princes Street is an eight-level whisky wonderland.

Blackened x Willett Rye, Four Roses 2021 Limited Edition Small Batch, & More [New Releases]

Plus, Barrell 15 year old Gray Label bourbon, an 80 year old single malt from Gordon & MacPhail distilled at Glenlivet, and more new whiskies.

Gordon & MacPhail Releases The World’s First 80 Year Old Scotch

Distilled at the Glenlivet distillery in 1940, this is the oldest whisky ever bottled, and the fourth release in Gordon & MacPhail’s Generations series.

Jack Daniel’s 10 year old, Ardbeg Traigh Bhan (Batch 3), and More [New Releases]

Plus, new Japanese single malts from Karuizawa Noh, and single malt scotch from Aberfeldy and Rosebank.

Whisky Advocate

Jonny McCormick