Know Your Stills to Know Your Whiskey [VIDEO]

The type of still used to make a bourbon, rye, or other whiskey has a big impact on its final flavor.

VIDEO: From Grain to Still, The First Steps in Making Whiskey

Grains like corn and rye have to be converted into mash and beer before they’re ready for the still.

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

Testing three popular cooling techniques, we measured temperature and dilution over time to determine what’s best for the whisky.

Here’s how the chill-filtration process works, and what effects it can have on flavor and mouthfeel.

Whether you’re making an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or another cocktail, which whiskey you choose will have a major impact on the outcome.

You can learn a lot about a whisky before ever tasting it just by examining its label. Here’s what to look for.

Whether you’re a whisky newbie or a veteran, there’s always a way to enhance your enjoyment.

By law, bourbon must be aged in a new charred oak barrel, but variables and distiller choices can affect the final flavor.

Follow the steps, from digging and drying to mashing and maturation, that create smoky flavors in single malt scotch.

The country’s geographical indications (GIs) for whisky cover the regions of Brittany and Alsace, but the rules vary.

True or false: Jack Daniel’s is a bourbon.