Japanese Whisky Finally Gets A Definition, But It’s Complicated

The new guidelines are entirely voluntary and exclude a style of whisky that has become increasingly popular.

Balvenie The Edge of Burnhead Wood, Macallan Peter Blake Collaboration & More Whisky [New Releases]

Limited-edition single malt scotches from Speyside and Islay span a range of flavors, ages, and prices—including a 1967 Macallan at an eye-popping five digits.

Well-Aged (and Smoky) Benriach, An Unusual Rye Finish & More Whiskey [NEW RELEASES]

The trio of Speyside scotches range from 21 to 30 years old, while Four Gate debuts its latest innovation and a new bourbon brand launches.

Double Eagle Very Rare, Cask-Finished Irish Single Malt & More Whisky [New Releases]

Plus, Kilchoman tries out an unusual cask finish, Berkshire Mountain Distillers debuts the Craft Brewers Whiskey Project, and a well-aged single-barrel bourbon aims to support the hospitality industry.

MGP Just Bought a Kentucky Bourbon Distillery—But It’s Not What You Think

The Indiana mega-producer has major plans for its own whiskey brands like George Remus and Rossville Union.

Jared Himstedt: Right Place, Right Time

The Balcones master distiller talked American single malt, warm-climate maturation, and more on our Instagram Live series.

Piratical Ardbeg, Bowmore 30 Year Old & More New Whisky [Latest Releases]

The week’s newest bottles include peaty Islay single malts, a cask-finished blended scotch, and bourbon from one of TV’s favorite duos.

Single Malt Scotch from Arran, Single-Cask Penderyn & More [New Releases]

One of Scotland’s newer distilleries brings cask-strength offerings to the U.S., while new Welsh whisky and Pennsylvania rye hit shelves.

Your Whisky Bottles May Soon Be A Little Smaller

The 700 ml bottle size will now be permitted in the U.S., and could lead to more variety.

Rachel Barrie: The Diverse Flavor World of Benriach

The Benriach master blender joined #TasteWithSpace on Instagram Live to highlight the new lineup and explain how she’s not subversive, just creative.

Coalition Rye, Torabhaig Single Malt & More [NEW RELEASES]

Plus, a 20 year old Canadian rye, Inauguration Day whiskey, Westland’s latest peated single malts, and Johnnie Walker’s Lunar New Year limited edition are rolling out.

Kentucky’s Most Mysterious Bourbon Producer Steps Out of the Shadows [EXCLUSIVE]

IJW has been quietly laying down barrels for years, and now its plans are coming to light.

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Susannah Skiver Barton