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Old Overholt 4 year old, Barrell Craft Spirits Grey Label Dovetail, & More [New Releases]

Plus, WhistlePig introduces a wood-smoked whisky, 15 Stars releases 7 & 15 YO Private Stock, & Whiskey Del Bac unveils Normandie.

American Single Malt Finally Gets Its Day In The Sun

The TTB has just announced proposed guidelines for American single malt. What happens now?

Whisky Weekend

Old Overholt 4 year old, Barrell Craft Spirits Grey Label Dovetail, & More [New Releases]

Plus, WhistlePig introduces a wood-smoked whisky, 15 Stars releases 7 & 15 YO Private Stock, & Whiskey Del Bac unveils Normandie.

The Balvenie French Oak 16 year old, Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022, & More [New Releases]

New releases also include Dry Fly Cask & Release Summer 2022, Slainté 18 year old, and Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection 72 year old 1949.

Yellowstone Limited Edition (2022 Release), Hidden Barn Small Batch #001, & More [New Releases]

Plus, Milam & Greene Distillery Edition (Batch 3), Blue Run Golden Rye (Batch 2), & five fresh batches from Four Gate.

Heaven’s Door Decade Series Release #01, Woodford Reserve Batch Proof (2022 Edition), & More [New Releases]

This week’s new releases include Booker’s 2022-02 “The Lumberyard Batch”, single malts from Royal Brackla, & Barrell Batch 33.

Old Forester 117 Series: Whiskey Row Fire, Scallywag The Chocolate Edition, & More [New Releases]

Plus, Colorado’s Talnua Distillery releases the first ever bottled in bond single pot still whiskey.

Dispatches

The Lincoln County Process Gives Tennessee Whiskey Its Identity

Charcoal filtering is the cornerstone of Tennessee whiskey—without it, the whiskey would simply qualify as bourbon.

Tennessee Steps Into the Whiskey-Making Limelight

Emerging from the shadow of Kentucky, Tennessee is now a full-tilt whiskey destination.

Insights

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.

Maple Syrup Casks Help These Whiskeys Hit the Finishing Sweet Spot

Distillers in New York, Michigan, and beyond are turning to maple syrup casks to impart a touch of sweetness to their bourbon or rye.

American Distillers Explore the Fruitful Flavors of Woodsmoke

Using applewood, hickory, mesquite, and other wood types, craft distillers are imparting a distinct smokiness to their spirit.

These Whisky Liqueurs Are Highly Sippable and Great for Mixing

These liqueurs lean on honey, spice, and cream flavors to present a gentler whisky option for cocktails or straight sipping.

Give Back and Relax With These Charitable-Minded Whiskeys

Distillers across the country are giving back to causes they care about through the whiskies they make.

Auctions

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.

What’s It Worth? Midleton Very Rare: The Pinnacle of Irish Whiskey

Check the value of Midleton Very Rare vintages from 2014 to 2020, when Brian Nation was master distiller, against 2021 auction prices.

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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