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Scholarships, Internships, and Grants Support Aspiring Whisky Makers and Bolster Diversity in the Industry

Check out the opportunities for students of distilling and other whisky professionals.

Brendan Coyle: Making Whiskey More Interesting

The master distiller of Utah’s High West joined #TasteWithSpace on Sept. 18 to talk blending, American single malt, and more.

Whisky Weekend

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.

Hudson Whiskey Relaunch & More New Releases

Plus, cask-strength bourbon, rare American single malt, rum cask-finished rye, and an organic scotch are all rolling out now.

Parker’s Heritage 2020, Balvenie 50 Year Old & More New Whisky

Plus, apple brandy-finished Japanese whiskies, a special Compass Box blend, high-scoring barrel-proof bourbon, 18 year old scotch, and more new bottles all hit shelves.

Experimental Irish Whiskey, Kentucky Owl Dry State & More New Releases

Plus, Old Fitzgerald 14 year old rolls out, Rabbit Hole debuts a barrel-proof rye, and another Kilchoman USA-exclusive peaty single malt is on its way.

Four Roses 2020 Limited Edition, Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel & More New Whisky

Plus, a well-aged GlenDronach is coming out, Bardstown Bourbon has an orange curaçao finish, and terroir-driven Irish single malt hits the U.S.

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

The Whisky Lover’s Noah Baumbach Companion

The director uses whisky throughout his films to illustrate his characters’ artistry and anguish.

These 50 Year Old Scotches Have Stood the Test of Time

Offering a rare opportunity to taste the past, these whiskies have high prices to match their high age.

The Whisky Lover’s Quentin Tarantino Companion

Whisky plays a supporting role in some of the director’s most storied films.

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.

Discover the Unique Flavors of Whiskey Made From Oats

American distillers are reviving this neglected grain, once a prominent component in the production of Irish whiskey.

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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