Whisky Clubs

Whisky Tasting Clubs Bring Us Together

Raise A Glass

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Great Whisky Club: Kentucky’s Original Black Bourbon Enthusiasts

Kentucky’s Original Black Bourbon Enthusiasts focus on tasting, learning, and giving to communities in need.

Great Whisky Club: Whisky Blasphemy

This Philadelphia group uses top-shelf whiskies to make classic cocktails—and turns up its nose at snobbery.

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.

Shinji Fukuyo on Craftsmanship

“Add a very soft water to your whisky when doing a tasting, just like the water by the Yamazaki Distillery.”

Cocktails

Prince of Passion [Cocktail Recipe]

Oaked, high-rye bourbon pairs nicely with the jalapeño and poblano flavors present in this cocktail.

Rye on Fire [Cocktail Recipe]

This rye-based cocktail starts off citrusy but finishes on a spicy note, thanks to the addition of chile liqueur and habanero shrub.

Suzie Q [Cocktail Recipe]

The spicy sipper uses concentrated ginger syrup and spiced liqueur to enhance the natural spice in rye whiskey.

Turn Up The Heat With These Spicy Cocktails

Rye and high-rye bourbon whiskies mixed with spicy flourishes like chile spice, jalapeños, and poblanos make for sweat-inducing sippers.

Choco Chile [Cocktail Recipe]

This chocolate Thai-chile cocktail balances the bitterness of chocolate with the spiciness of Thai chiles and the smoothness of artichokes.

Video

VIDEO: Explore Bottled in Bond

This virtual tasting features two examples of bottled in bond whiskey—that is, American whiskey from one distillation season and one distillery, aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, then bottled at exactly 100 proof.

VIDEO: BLACKENED Original & Cask Strength

This sommelier-led virtual tasting features two innovative American whiskies from Blackened that showcase how this brand uniquely utilizes black brandy finishing and Metallica-fueled sonic enhancement to create truly one-of-a-kind bourbon/rye blends.

How to Pair Whiskey and Snacks [VIDEO]

Explore how bourbon, rye, and barrel-proof bourbon match up with salty, sweet, and spicy flavors.

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.

Travel

The Whisky Lover’s Pittsburgh Travel Guide

Make sure to visit these distilleries, bars, restaurants, and attractions next time you’re in the Steel City.

The Isle of Skye Is Making Whisky As Beautiful As Its Scenery

With rolling hillsides, fairy pools, and—of course—whisky, this small Scottish island makes for the perfect getaway.

The Whisky Lover’s Isle of Skye Travel Guide

This small but mighty Scottish island has all the makings for a fantastic whisky getaway.

The Whisky Lover’s Baltimore Travel Guide

Charm City showcases native rye and other whiskies throughout its bars, distilleries, restaurants, and hotels.

Plan a Visit to These Terrific Whiskey Distillery Cocktail Bars

Beyond a simple tasting room, these venues offer world-class cocktails made with handcrafted whiskey.

Food

How to Pair Whisky and Bread

Whether mild-mannered and slightly sweet or dense and hearty, bread can pair with most any type of whisky.

Baking with Whisky: Irish-Coffee Cake

Fans of the Irish Coffee will want to try this cake, which captures all the flavors of the popular cocktail.

How to Pair Whisky and Dips

Salsa, queso, hummus, and guac make surprisingly delicious companions for bourbon, scotch, and more.

Baking with Whisky: Apple Cider Donuts with Maple-Bourbon Glaze

These classic autumn treats are elevated by a simple yet scrumptious whiskey-based glaze.

Whisky Gear

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Orlando Soria Can Make Your Bar Look Better

The HGTV star and celebrity interior designer shares his tips for how to style and stock your best bottles.

7 Beautiful Bar Carts Worthy of Your Whisky

Place your whisky collection on wheels with one of these stylish and sensible bar carts.

The 2020 Whisky Advocate Gift Guide

From tasting kits to fairway fits, there’s a perfect whisky gift for every budget and personality.

Take a Deep Dive Into the World’s Rarest Whiskies With This Pricey New Book

A love letter to dream bottles, “The Impossible Collection of Whiskey” guides readers on a fantastical journey through extraordinary scotch, bourbon, and more.