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Joe Beatrice: Blending Up Success

The founder of Barrell Craft Spirits joined #TasteWithSpace on Feb. 19 to get into the details of blending straight American whiskey.

Japanese Whisky Finally Gets A Definition, But It’s Complicated

The new guidelines are entirely voluntary and exclude a style of whisky that has become increasingly popular.

Whisky Weekend

Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series FAE-01, Barrel-Proof Michter’s & More Whisky [NEW RELEASES]

Plus, Bowmore debuts two well-aged “timeless” scotches, an interstellar film unveils its own straight bourbon, and Israel’s first single malt distillery gets peaty.

Balvenie The Edge of Burnhead Wood, Macallan Peter Blake Collaboration & More Whisky [New Releases]

Limited-edition single malt scotches from Speyside and Islay span a range of flavors, ages, and prices—including a 1967 Macallan at an eye-popping five digits.

Well-Aged (and Smoky) Benriach, An Unusual Rye Finish & More Whiskey [NEW RELEASES]

The trio of Speyside scotches range from 21 to 30 years old, while Four Gate debuts its latest innovation and a new bourbon brand launches.

Double Eagle Very Rare, Cask-Finished Irish Single Malt & More Whisky [New Releases]

Plus, Kilchoman tries out an unusual cask finish, Berkshire Mountain Distillers debuts the Craft Brewers Whiskey Project, and a well-aged single-barrel bourbon aims to support the hospitality industry.

Piratical Ardbeg, Bowmore 30 Year Old & More New Whisky [Latest Releases]

The week’s newest bottles include peaty Islay single malts, a cask-finished blended scotch, and bourbon from one of TV’s favorite duos.

Dispatches

Meet the Creators Who Make Craft Whiskey Possible

Behind the scenes of your favorite local whiskey, coopers, maltsters, farmers, and other tradespeople are making key contributions.

The Space Makers: Dalkita Architecture and Construction

Dalkita Architecture and Construction designs craft distilleries for the likes of Stranahan’s in Denver.

Insights

White Oak 101: Inside the Essential Whiskey Resource

Whisky isn’t whisky without the barrel it’s aged in, and most of those barrels come from one tree species.

Why Justified is the Greatest Whiskey Show of All Time

Littered with Pappy, Turkey, and Blanton’s, the FX show is essential viewing for bourbon lovers.

What’s It Worth? Ardbeg Committee Releases

Check the value of your bottle of Supernova, Alligator, Grooves, or Kelpie against 2020 auction prices.

American Single Malt Keeps Climbing—But Not Everyone Agrees on Its Definition

Vibrant, diverse—and sometimes contentious—American single malt is flourishing across the country.

We Always Knew Whisky Was Gluten-Free, But Now It’s Official

After an FDA ruling that distillation removes all traces of gluten, whisky makers can now include that information on the bottle.

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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