Bespoke Barrels Push the Limits of Whisky Maturation
Square shapes, unusual woods, smoke, and other innovations are reimagining the humble cask.
Archive: Insights
Can This “Artificial Tongue” Actually Identify Fake Whisky?
Whisky Advocate explores the potential—and limitations—of a new nanotechnology that distinguishes among different scotches.
Smoke Trail: How Peat Smoke Gets Into Whisky
Follow the steps, from digging and drying to mashing and maturation, that create smoky flavors in single malt scotch.
Understanding Peat’s Environmental Impact
An essentially finite product, peat contains huge amounts of trapped carbon. Here’s what to understand about its use in scotch and other applications.
Just Like Scotland, France Makes Legally Protected Whisky
The country’s geographical indications (GIs) for whisky cover the regions of Brittany and Alsace, but the rules vary.
Meet the People Who Make Peated Whisky Possible
Learn how the scotch industry harnesses the power of peat, from the bog to the bottle.
Science Can Explain Why You Like Smoky Whisky—Or Not
Whether you love the peaty stuff or hate it, there’s likely a good reason for it.
This Spirits Specialist May Have the World’s Best Whisky Job
Jonny Fowle of Sotheby’s gets to value—and taste—the world’s rarest whiskies.
Top 20 In-Depth: Port Charlotte 10 Year Old
Bruichladdich’s head distiller explains how he created the award-winning peated Islay scotch after years of experimentation.
The Whisky Lover’s Guide to Amaro
This digestif can range from intensely bitter to pleasantly bittersweet, and it makes a great cocktail ingredient.
Everything You Need to Know About Triple-Distilled Whisky
Ireland has cornered the style, but there’s more to the process than just an extra pot still.
New Rules for Scotch Maturation Open Up A World of Possibility
Distillers can now use tequila, mezcal, and other types of casks to age and finish their whisky.