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A portrait of the Japanese chef Masaharu Morimoto, wearing a light-colored brimmed hat, dark rimmed glasses, grinning, and holding up a bottle of the whiskey he created in partnership with Rogue Ales & Spirits, which was released in 2020.

The Newest Celebrity Whiskey Comes from Iron Chef Morimoto

The chef partnered with Rogue Spirits to create a unique beer-based whiskey.

Three whisky lots from Bonhams, Hong Kong August 2020 auction: Bowmore, Macallan, and Yamazaki

Auction Preview: Bonhams, Hong Kong, August 21, 2020

Closed distilleries, early 20th century bottlings, and Japan’s oldest whisky are all up on the block.

Whisky Weekend

A trio of whiskeys from The Whistler Irish whiskey atop a cask

A Slew of Irish Whiskeys & More New Releases

The Whistler, The Busker, and The Legendary Dark Silkie are launching exciting new bottles from the Emerald Isle.

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel, Johnnie Walker Anniversary Blends & More New Whisky

Plus, Johnnie Walker and Angel’s Envy are celebrating significant anniversaries with special bottles, while new whiskeys from Old Fitzgerald and more are out now.

Old Overholt 114 Proof & 11 Year Old, Texas Bourbon & More New Whiskey

Still Austin debuts its flagship straight bourbon, and a Michigan Distillery launches an unusual rye-based whiskey.

Balcones Lineage, Compass Box Rogues’ Banquet & More New Whisky

Plus, Kilchoman debuts a “mess” of a scotch, Yellowstone Limited Edition 2020 has an unusual cask finish, and new releases from Nevada and California are hitting shelves.

Nikka Days, Booker’s Boston Batch & More New Whisky

A Japanese blend makes it to the U.S., the second 2020 edition of Booker’s arrives, and Michter’s releases its annual Single Barrel Rye.

Dispatches

Chef Massimo Bottura and Dalmore master blender Richard Paterson in a kitchen with the Dalmore L'Anima 49 year old single malt scotch

Chefs, Celebrities, and Bartenders Give Whisky Making a Whirl

Beyond the traditional roles of distiller and blender, atypical creators are crafting bourbon, scotch, and more.

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.

Insights

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.

Four bottles of oat whiskey—Ransom the Emerald 1865, Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Oat Grain Bourbon, Dry Fly O'Danaghers 5 year old American Hibernian Single Barrel, and Koval Single Barrel Four Grain—rest on a wooden surface with oats scattered in front of them.

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.

Bottles of blended scotch—Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Dewar's White Label, and Chivas Regal Mizunara—rest on their sides, pictured from a bird's-eye view, atop what appears to be close-cropped grass, next to a red and white plaid-patterned picnic blanket, along with a wooden-handled metal jigger, and two rocks glasses containing ice and what appears to be whisky cocktails; the brim of what appears to be a straw hat also is partially in view to the lower left corner of the photo.

Blended Scotch Offers Summertime Whisky Bliss

Soak up some sun and rejuvenate your palate with versatile—and highly quaffable—blended scotch.

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.

Opinion

Close up shot of a hand holding a Glencairn single malt whisky glass.

Keeping Spirits Up, Even From Afar

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

two glasses of whiskey with a bottle and sunlight streaming from behind

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.