Why You Should Be Tasting Whisky Blind—And How to Get Started

There’s a powerful argument to be made for not knowing what’s in your glass.

Discover the Unique Flavors of Whiskey Made From Oats

American distillers are reviving this neglected grain, once a prominent component in the production of Irish whiskey.

Soak up some sun and rejuvenate your palate with versatile—and highly quaffable—blended scotch.

The “three-tier system” that arose after Prohibition allows each state to make its own rules.

Get the story behind these illustrated whisky labels from the artists who created them.

Whether it’s aged in a rackhouse, dunnage, or palletized warehouse has a big impact on a whisky’s flavor.

Its imitators have been numerous, but this single malt distillery set the standard for Speyside whisky long ago.

We investigate whether a single malt’s place of origin has any impact on its flavor.

Can you taste a whisky’s region of origin? These bottles support—and refute—that idea.

Is that bottle truly rare, or does its value derive from some other quality?

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

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