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Auction Preview: Acker Merrall & Condit, Hong Kong, May 28, 2020

The first “live online” auction is offering an even split of scotch and Japanese whisky—but the valuations may be optimistic.

Enjoy Bourbon and Horses Together at This New Kentucky Attraction

Founded by a bourbon heiress and carriage-racing champion, Hermitage Farm introduces visitors to the best of the Bluegrass State.

Whisky Weekend

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Weller Single Barrel, Wild Turkey 17 Year Old Bottled in Bond & More New Whisky

Plus, Basil Hayden’s 10 year old rye, a U.S.-exclusive Kilchoman Islay scotch, and more new releases are rolling out now.

WhistlePig HomeStock, Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen & More New Whisky

Plus, Republic Restoratives launches Borough bourbon finished in Armagnac casks, and distilleries in Colorado and Maryland debut new single malt and rye.

E.H. Taylor 18 Year Old Marriage, Hirsch Relaunch & More New Whisky

Plus, two new Irish whiskeys, a couple of straight ryes, and a Balcones distilled from Shiner Bock are all hitting shelves.

Bourbon for Golfers, Ale-Finished Rye & More New Whisky

The Clover series commemorates Bobby Jones, while Sagamore Spirit, Michter’s, and The Last Drop all launch the latest limited-edition bottles.

Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve, Experimental Buffalo Trace & More New Whisky

Plus, New Riff’s Backsetter bourbon and rye use an unorthodox sour mash, while a corn whisky from Mexico makes its debut.

Dispatches

Enjoy Bourbon and Horses Together at This New Kentucky Attraction

Founded by a bourbon heiress and carriage-racing champion, Hermitage Farm introduces visitors to the best of the Bluegrass State.

These 12 Distilleries Embrace the Extreme

From mountain tops to underground caves, whisky is being made in conditions that are far from normal.

Insights

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Inside the Complex Process of Triple-Distillation

Adding a third distillation can lead to big changes in whisky flavor and mouthfeel.

Distillers Are on the Hunt for Wild Yeast

Yeast from plants and other organic matter give whiskey a different edge—and unique flavors.

Aged Tequila Uses a Whisky Template

Distillers are maturing the agave spirit in casks that once held bourbon, rye, and even peaty scotch—to great effect.

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What Happens When Musicians Start Making Whisky?

Artists across multiple genres, from heavy metal to house music, are collaborating with distillers and blenders to make whisky.

Cognac or brandy is poured into a glass sitting center on a bar, with small shot glasses and other glasses of brown liquid sitting on both sides of it.

Cognac Takes A Cue From Whisky

Inspired by scotch and bourbon, France’s foremost distillers are rethinking maturation, age statements, and blending.

Opinion

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Keeping Spirits Up, Even From Afar

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

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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.