Whisky Barrel Storage 101: All About Warehouses
Whether it’s aged in a rackhouse, dunnage, or palletized warehouse has a big impact on a whisky’s flavor.
Archive: Insights
Why Glenlivet Is the Original Speyside Scotch
Its imitators have been numerous, but this single malt distillery set the standard for Speyside whisky long ago.
Do Scotch Whisky Regions Matter?
We investigate whether a single malt’s place of origin has any impact on its flavor.
Taste Your Way Through the Scotch Whisky Regions
Can you taste a whisky’s region of origin? These bottles support—and refute—that idea.
When Collecting Limited-Edition Whisky Is Worth It
Is that bottle truly rare, or does its value derive from some other quality?
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.
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 Takes A Cue From Whisky
Inspired by scotch and bourbon, France’s foremost distillers are rethinking maturation, age statements, and blending.
Whisky Stones vs. Ice: What’s the Best Method?
Testing three popular cooling techniques, we measured temperature and dilution over time to determine what’s best for the whisky.
How a Warm Climate Transforms Single Malt Flavor
Far from Scotland’s moderate climate, malt distillers in warmer regions are embracing the effects of heat on their whisky.