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GlenDronach 50 year old, Ardbeg Fermutation & More [New Releases]

Plus, an Islay cask-finished bourbon, the second release in Chattanooga Whiskey’s Barrel Finishing Series, and two blended malts from Caisteal Chamuis.

Revealed: Auction Houses’ Most Expensive Whiskies of 2021

Macallan scotch dominated the top hammer prices for whisky in 2021.

Whisky Weekend

GlenDronach 50 year old, Ardbeg Fermutation & More [New Releases]

Plus, an Islay cask-finished bourbon, the second release in Chattanooga Whiskey’s Barrel Finishing Series, and two blended malts from Caisteal Chamuis.

Bushmills 12 Year Old, Orphan Barrel Muckety-Muck 25 year old, & More [New Releases]

Plus, Westland Peat Week 2022 release, Yellowstone Select Landmark Edition, Barrell Gray Label 16 year old Seagrass, and more.

Crown Royal 18 year old, Diageo Distillers Editions, & More [New Releases]

Plus, a rum-finished 15 year old bourbon from A. Smith Bowman and the latest experimental release from Firestone & Robertson.

Booker’s 2021-04 “Noe Strangers Batch,” Stellum Black & More [New Releases]

Plus, a 13 year old rye from Cascade Hollow and the latest in the Heaven’s Door Bootleg series.

Woodford Reserve Five Malt Stouted Mash, High West High Country & More [New Releases]

Plus, Gold Label and New Year bourbons from Barrell and the latest addition to the Widow Janes Vaults line.

Dispatches

Beyond Kentucky, Distillers Are Pushing the Boundaries of Bourbon

Whiskey makers outside of Kentucky are crafting their own bourbon traditions, and finding eager fan bases in the process.

Can I Get Whiskey Delivered to My Doorstep?

Getting a bottle of whisky delivered can be complicated and even illegal, but that is starting to change.

Insights

American Distillers Are Making New Whiskeys Following Irish Traditions

Upstart whiskey makers are forging a new style by combining traditionally Irish recipes and practices with American ingenuity.

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.

Auctions

Revealed: Auction Houses’ Most Expensive Whiskies of 2021

Macallan scotch dominated the top hammer prices for whisky in 2021.

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.

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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