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Your Whisky Bottles May Soon Be A Little Smaller

The 700 ml bottle size will now be permitted in the U.S., and could lead to more variety.

Rachel Barrie: The Diverse Flavor World of Benriach

The Benriach master blender joined #TasteWithSpace on Instagram Live to highlight the new lineup and explain how she’s not subversive, just creative.

Whisky Weekend

Single Malt Scotch from Arran, Single-Cask Penderyn & More [New Releases]

One of Scotland’s newer distilleries brings cask-strength offerings to the U.S., while new Welsh whisky and Pennsylvania rye hit shelves.

Coalition Rye, Torabhaig Single Malt & More [NEW RELEASES]

Plus, a 20 year old Canadian rye, Inauguration Day whiskey, Westland’s latest peated single malts, and Johnnie Walker’s Lunar New Year limited edition are rolling out.

Ezra Brooks 99, Compass Box Magic Cask & More [NEW RELEASES]

The new year starts off with a few releases, including a high-proof, budget-priced bourbon and a limited-edition blended malt scotch.

Jefferson’s Single Barrel, New Single Malt From a Top 20 Winner & More [New Releases]

Plus, new ryes with unusual maturation programs are debuting, and a Colorado whiskey distilled from Brettanomyces beer makes a splash.

Macallan Distil Your World, Shibui Japanese Whisky & More [New Releases]

Plus, a single malt from China, a blended rye, and new releases from Bardstown Bourbon Co. and Barrell are all available now.

Dispatches

Michigan Cherry Farming Inspires These Flavorful Whiskeys

Infused with real fruit and avoiding sugary additives, cherry-flavored whiskeys put summer flavor in your glass.

Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey Stakes A Comeback

Once almost disappeared, Ireland’s most unique style is returning to the spotlight as distilleries craft unique interpretations.

Insights

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.

How Distillers Are Blending Sourced Whiskey With Their Own

Bringing together bourbon or rye from different places proves to be a recipe for success.

Barrel Aging Brings Rum Closer to Whisky

Though it’s made from sugar cane instead of grains, aged rum has much in common with bourbon and scotch.

Bugs Could Pose a Major Threat to Your Favorite Whiskey

Fires and floods can damage warehouses and destroy barrels of aging whiskey—as can something much, much smaller.

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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