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Royal Salute 51 year old, Blue Run Cask Strength Rye, & More [New Whiskies]

Plus, calvados and imperial stouts finishes from The Whistler, and single barrel single malts from Adelphi.

Glenmorangie A Tale of Winter, Frey Ranch Single Grain Series, & More [New Whiskies]

Plus, a Maryland-made bottled in bond rye from Sagamore Spirit and a cognac-finished bourbon from Laws Whiskey House.

Whisky Weekend

Royal Salute 51 year old, Blue Run Cask Strength Rye, & More [New Whiskies]

Plus, calvados and imperial stouts finishes from The Whistler, and single barrel single malts from Adelphi.

Teeling 30 year old, Bowmore Masters’ Selection, & More [New Whiskies]

Plus, new versions of Yoichi and Miyagikyo from Nikka, and a limited edition Baker’s single barrel from Jim Beam.

Johnnie Walker High Rye, Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill High Proof, & More [New Releases]

Plus, the 10th release of Angel’s Envy Cask Strength and a collaboration between George Dickel and Leopold Bros.

Compass Box No Name No. 3, Michter’s 20 year old, & More [New Whiskies]

Plus, a bottled in bond bourbon from Jeptha Creed, a pair of Japanese whiskies make their U.S. debut, and two cask finishes from Old Line.

Booker’s 2021-03 “Bardstown Batch,” Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Pittyvaich & More [New Releases]

Plus, an Irish single malt from Waterford, bottled in bond rye from Redwood Empire, and more.

Dispatches

Craft Distillers And Heavy Metal Bands Are Making Whiskeys That Rock

Hard rockers are turning to smaller distilling operations to create whiskeys that speak to a sense of community and craft.

Craft Distillers Are Bringing New Life to Small Towns

A new generation of rural distilleries has popped up along the Eastern Seaboard, reinvigorating the small towns they inhabit.

Insights

Can Zero-Proof Whiskey Stand In For Your Daily Dram?

Alcohol free whiskeys provide an alternative for those looking to take a break from drinking without sacrificing their favorite cocktail.

The Whisky Lover’s Guide to Pisco

Pisco is a South American brandy that the whisky drinker will find well worth exploring.

The Best Whiskies You’re Not Drinking

Expand your mind and your palate with these overlooked styles including Japanese rice whisky, single grain, and more.

The Whisky Lover’s Aaron Sorkin Companion

The acclaimed writer and director often portrays politicians, lawyers, and high rollers plotting and scheming with a whisky in hand.

Discover the Malts Behind the Most Iconic Scotch Blends

Scotch master blenders offer insight into the key components, or heart malts, of their recipes and the flavors that each provide.

Auctions

Gordon & MacPhail Releases The World’s First 80 Year Old Scotch

Distilled at the Glenlivet distillery in 1940, this is the oldest whisky ever bottled, and the fourth release in Gordon & MacPhail’s Generations series.

A Century of American Whiskey Auction Breaks $1 Million [UPDATE]

American whiskey continues to fly for high prices, with this recent Whisky Auctioneer sale moving antique Pappy, O.F.C., and more.

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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