Make your best whisky cocktails ever—even when improvising—with tips from professional bartenders in our in-depth guide to the top classics. Meet the fresh faces and creative boundary-pushers of single malt in both Scotland and the U.S. Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant whiskey scene, and peruse over 130 reviews of bourbon, scotch, and more.

Dive deep into the bourbon black market, where illegal reselling of in-demand bottles runs rampant, frustrating law enforcement and many whisky lovers. Explore the burgeoning renaissance of Irish single pot still whiskey, and discover the “imposters” that hide in plain sight on the liquor store shelf. Whip up a champagne-whisky cocktail, and meet America’s whiskey-supporting craftspeople.

A year’s worth of reviews culminates in the 2019 Top 20, including Whisky of the Year. Find a new favorite bottle before exploring the country’s best whiskey distillery cocktail bars. Discover the statewide movements to define unique whiskey styles, and learn how 50 year old scotch makes it to the half-century mark. Try out a new cocktail recipe, and pair your whisky with cookies.

Step up your hospitality with our entertaining guide, offering hosting tips, party themes, menu ideas, and plenty of recommended bottles. Explore Scotland’s whisky regions, discover wild-fermentation whiskies, and learn all about triple-distillation. Plus, find a few new whiskies to try in the Buying Guide, offering over 150 reviews of scotch, bourbon, and more.

Go all-in on rye whiskey with our guide to the rye renaissance, the innovators making rye around the world—and in your backyard—and the stash of amazing ryes that come from Canada’s leading distillers. Experiment with rye in cocktails, explore cask-strength scotch, and be sure to make a list of the whiskies, rye or otherwise, that you must try from our Buying Guide.

Explore the Top 20 whiskies of 2018, including the Whisky of the Year, and plan to make 2019 your best whisky year yet. Take a trip to France, where innovative distillers are crafting amazing single malts and other styles. Pull back the veil on private-label whiskies from big box stores and find out which bottles offer the best bang for your buck.

Make whisky a part of your next adventure, whether it’s surfing, fishing, or exploring America’s national parks. Plan a quick trip to Canada, which makes amazing whiskies that never leave the country, and discover Speyside, Scotland’s premier single malt region. Find out the techniques that make blended Irish whiskeys so delicious, and get an insider’s take on the best bargain bourbons.

Whisky has never been more exciting than it is right now. Meet the innovators who are transforming what’s in the glass, from producers using “alternative aging” methods to distillers experimenting with grains, smoking, blending, and more. Travel the globe with whiskies from Australia, Iceland, Corsica, Indonesia, and beyond—and zero in on the best single malts from Scotland’s coastal regions.