Switzerland Offers an Unexpected Trove of Rare Whiskies
The Alpine nation boasts world record-setting bars and a surprisingly robust whisky community.
Archive: Dispatches
Design and Create Your Own Whiskey at These Distilleries
From mash to maturation, these distilleries make your dream of creating a custom whiskey come true.
Japan’s Best-Kept Whisky Bar Secret? Custom-Made Chocolates
Top bartenders in Tokyo are making their own sweets to pair perfectly with whisky.
WhistlePig Offers Rare Tastes Through Its Single-Finish Program
The Vermont-based producer is playing with unusual cask types and creating one-of-a-kind whiskeys.
Heirloom Rye Seeds American Inspiration
American craft distillers are turning to traditional strains of the grain to create more flavorful whiskeys.
Rye Whisky Goes Global
Distillers the world over are crafting unique rye whiskies, a departure from the styles made in the U.S. and Canada.
America’s Island Whiskeys Put Maritime Flavor in the Bottle
From Nantucket to the Puget Sound, distilleries are crafting unique expressions of coastal bourbon, single malt, and more.
French Whisky Finds Its Footing
France is probing the question of terroir and provenance as its distillers turn out excellent whisky, from Alsace to the Alps.
Do The TTB’s Proposed New Regulations Leave Craft Distillers Over A Barrel?
A new rule for bourbon would limit barrel size—and potentially curb creativity and flavor diversity in the process.
Smoky Whiskey Is the Most Exciting Trend at American Distilleries Today
Here’s what you need to know about the craft distillers using mesquite, peat, and more to create a whole new style of whiskey.
What Makes American Malt Whiskey Different from Single Malt?
The legal definition of malt whiskey in the U.S. shares few similarities with styles made in Scotland and elsewhere.
Your Next Whisky Destination: America’s National Parks
Awe-inspiring views and natural beauty provide an unforgettable setting to enjoy whisky, from Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon and beyond.