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Fawn Weaver: Raising Up the Next Generation of Minority Whiskey Makers

On #TasteWithSpace on June 26, the founder of Uncle Nearest discussed partnering with Jack Daniel’s, discovering a shared love story, and seeding the legacy of African American whiskey makers.

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The Whisky World Responds to Global Anti-Racism Movement

Major distilleries and smaller companies alike are launching efforts to create a more equitable and diverse industry.

Whisky Weekend

Knob Creek 15 Year Old, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon & More New Whisky

Plus, Jim Beam revives a historic bourbon brand, Italy’s malt whisky hits U.S. shores, and a non-alcoholic “bourbon” makes its debut.

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Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye, Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt & More New Whiskey

Plus, bourbons made with alternative aging processes, a limited edition from MGP, and high-proof Irish whiskey are rolling out.

George Dickel 11 Year Old Bottled in Bond, Iowa Single Malt & More New Whisky

Plus, 10 year old cask-strength scotch, 14 year old Kentucky straight bourbon, and several coffee-flavored whiskeys are hitting shelves now.

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Two Straight Ryes & A “Botanical Whisky” From Canada

Pinhook is launching a 9-year rye maturation series, while Four Gate debuts its first rye and Forty Creek gets experimental.

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Sweetens Cove Bourbon, Port Ellen 40 year old & More New Whiskey

Plus, Barrell is launching whiskey “micro-blends,” five Midwest distilleries collaborated on a charitable bottling, and Ireland’s Waterford Distillery unveils its first offerings.

Dispatches

Individual States Are Crafting Their Own Whiskey Styles

From Tennessee to Texas, local distillers are banding together to define regional styles and encourage in-state production.

Inside the World of Black Market Bourbon

This is how desperate drinkers, powerless distillers, and shameless profiteers shape the price and availability of in-demand whiskey.

Insights

Why You Should Be Tasting Whisky Blind—And How to Get Started

There’s a powerful argument to be made for not knowing what’s in your glass.

America’s Alcohol Distribution System Means You Can’t Always Find the Whisky You Want

The “three-tier system” that arose after Prohibition allows each state to make its own rules.

These Whiskies Are Works of Art—Literally

Get the story behind these illustrated whisky labels from the artists who created them.

Whisky Barrel Storage 101: All About Warehouses

Whether it’s aged in a rackhouse, dunnage, or palletized warehouse has a big impact on a whisky’s flavor.

Why Glenlivet Is the Original Speyside Scotch

Its imitators have been numerous, but this single malt distillery set the standard for Speyside whisky long ago.

Opinion

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Keeping Spirits Up, Even From Afar

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

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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.