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Terry Bradshaw Wants to Pass You a Bourbon

The Hall of Fame Quarterback has teamed up with Green River Distilling to create a line of whiskeys.

We Always Knew Whisky Was Gluten-Free, But Now It’s Official

After an FDA ruling that distillation removes all traces of gluten, whisky makers can now include that information on the bottle.

Whisky Weekend

Russell’s Reserve 2003, Rare Macallan & More New Whisky [Essential Info]

Plus, there are more than a dozen new releases from Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam, Compass Box, Aberfeldy, Rosebank, and many more.

Glenrothes 50 Year Old, Michter’s 25 Year Old & More New Whisky

Plus, Blackened launches a barrel-proof blend, several fresh Irish whiskeys hit the U.S., and new bottled in bond bourbons are rolling out now.

Teeling Blackpitts, Cascade Moon Edition & More New Whisky

Peated Irish Whiskey, a new Tennessee blend, and the latest in a series of luxury single malt scotches highlight this week’s new releases.

Bushmills 28 Year Old, Cask-Strength Highland Park & More New Whisky

Plus, new releases from Angel’s Envy, Bruichladdich, Barrell, Orphan Barrel, and more are coming out now.

Cake-Inspired Glenmorangie, WhistlePig Boss Hog & More New Whisky

Plus, Old Forester celebrates its 150th anniversary, Macallan wraps up the Edition Series, and 10 more new whiskies are hitting shelves.

Dispatches

How A Fashion Photographer Became One of Colorado’s Most Innovative Craft Distillers

Michael Myers draws on his artistic vision to make whiskey at Distillery 291.

Sharing a Dram With Wrestling’s Drama King

Matt Rehwoldt, aka Aiden English, loves bourbon and rye almost as much as wrestling.

Insights

We Always Knew Whisky Was Gluten-Free, But Now It’s Official

After an FDA ruling that distillation removes all traces of gluten, whisky makers can now include that information on the bottle.

How Distillers Are Blending Sourced Whiskey With Their Own

Bringing together bourbon or rye from different places proves to be a recipe for success.

Barrel Aging Brings Rum Closer to Whisky

Though it’s made from sugar cane instead of grains, aged rum has much in common with bourbon and scotch.

Bugs Could Pose a Major Threat to Your Favorite Whiskey

Fires and floods can damage warehouses and destroy barrels of aging whiskey—as can something much, much smaller.

Is America’s Bourbon Supply Safe?

A string of recent warehouse disasters has prompted whiskey distillers to reassess how they’re safeguarding precious liquid.

Opinion

Keeping Spirits Up, Even From Afar

It’s during the darkest moments that community and friendship become most important.

We’re Living in a Golden Age of Whisky—For Now

Tariffs and taxes threaten whisky’s greatest moment in history. What’s a drinker to do?

FROM CIGAR AFICIONADO

Pairing With Big Peat

The smoky, peaty whiskies of Scotland invite cigar pairings. Check out this story from Cigar Aficionado that matches eleven scotch whiskies with two cigars.

A Rumbunctious Pairing

Aged rums are a natural partner for handmade cigars. Cigar Aficionado editors tested two premium cigars against 18 rums to find the best match.

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