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.
Archive: Insights
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.
The Whisky Lover’s Guide to Barrel-Aged Gin
Maturing in wood just like bourbon or scotch, barrel-aged gin presents a natural entry point to the botanical spirit for whisky drinkers.
Why Does Chill-Filtration Get The Cold Shoulder From American Whiskey Fans?
Chill-filtered bourbon, rye, and other whiskeys are common. Distillers share why they choose to chill-filter or not.
Everything You Need to Know About Chill-Filtered Whisky
Here’s how the chill-filtration process works, and what effects it can have on flavor and mouthfeel.
The Great Rye Whiskey Revival
Bourbon’s spicier cousin is having a moment, and there’s never been a better time for fans of the bold, complex whiskey.
Is Cask-Strength Scotch A Better Deal?
We calculated the cost per ounce of five standard single malts and their cask-strength counterparts, determining which bottles represent the best value.
Cask-Strength Single Malt Is Built for Heavy Lifting
Scotch at full proof delivers bigger flavor and a richer tasting experience.
Get to Know Canadian Rye and Its Surprising Links to the U.S.
Rye roots run deep in Canada, influencing not only the country’s whisky traditions, but American tastes as well.