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Distillery Departures: Why Whiskey Makers Are Embracing Change

Top whiskey blenders and distillers are leaving familiar posts and betting on themselves.

What’s Behind the New Dewar’s 12 year old?

Dewar’s master blender Stephanie Macleod gives the details on the brands newest 12 year old release.

Whisky Weekend

Blackened x Wes Henderson, Glenfiddich 12 year old Sherry Cask Finish, & More [New Releases]

Plus, a Redemption rye made using a method inspired by French winemaking, a New Liberty bourbon crafted from local ingredients, and more.

Dewar’s 8 year old French Smooth, Woodford Reserve Honey Barrel Finish & More [New Releases]

Plus, Milam & Greene has a literary-minded blend of straight bourbons and Kings County releases its first blended bourbon.

Luxury Glenfiddich, Dickel Bottled In Bond, Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition, & More [New Releases]

New releases include expressions from Sagamore Spirit, Bardstown Bourbon Co, Five Trail, and Rogue Spirits.

Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1998, Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson C, & More [New Releases]

Plus, WhistlePig PiggyBack 100 Proof bourbon, Dubliner Steelers Select, and a trio of whiskies from Filmland Spirits.

Barrell Vantage, Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch (2022 Release), & More [New Releases]

Plus, Buffalo Trace unveils its 2022 Heritage Collection, Little Book debuts Chapter 6, and TX Whiskey adds a finished bourbon to its Experimental Series.

Dispatches

The Future is Bright for Nordic Whiskies

Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland are making some head-turning whiskies that embrace Nordic climates and traditions.

Sheep Dung-Smoked Whisky Is Real And It’s Actually Pretty Good

In the Icelandic tradition, Eimverk Distillery uses sheep dung to make its smoked Floki single malt, one of the many whiskies it produces.

Insights

The Whisky Lover’s Guide to Shochu

Shochu is massively popular in Japan, but barely known on American shores.

How to Taste Barn Notes in Whisky

Learn how to pick up notes of burlap, barn boards, and straw in your whisky and where those flavors come from in the first place.

The Whisky Lover’s Guide to Grappa

From humble origins, grappa has become a luxury spirit, with some American distillers emulating the uniquely Italian drink.

Follow the Journey That Scotch Whisky Takes From Barrel to Shelf

A bottle of scotch takes a long voyage before you open and pour it. Follow along as we retrace the steps.

The Whisky Lover’s Guide to Gentian Liqueurs

The bitterly refreshing liqueur is commonly enjoyed in France as an aperitif served over ice with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Auctions

Auction Preview: The Timeless Whisky Collection

Sotheby’s New York will be auctioning 497 lots from a single-owner collection of whisky valued at $1.55-$2.15 million on September 23, 2022.

Sotheby’s Hollywood Ending Nets $2 Million in Sales

A treasure trove of scotches from 91 distilleries including Macallan, Balvenie, Bowmore, and Springbank draws big numbers.

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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