Bourbon

Can a Magic Wooden Stick Really Age Whiskey 15 Years?

Got a bathtub, a basement and some s***ty booze? Listen up.

Does This Booze-Aging Time Machine Actually Work?

The Oak Bottle claims it can “age” a spirit overnight

Not Drinking Bottle of Pappy Leads to Pennsylvania Man’s Demise

A cautionary tale for those considering selling booze online

The Couples Retreat that Pappy Van Winkle Built

Because nothing says romance like bourbon breath

Pappy Van Winkle to Destroy Seized Bottles, Make Grown Men Cry

Why a recovered trove of Pappy is on its way to bourbon heaven

Food Tastes Better With Bourbon in It

5 whiskey-inflected condiments that are predictably delicious

The Secret Behind a Black Market Liquor Collection

Marcus Fan collects booze. Really rare booze.

This Bourbon Was Aged at Sea

It's the Ferdinand Magellan of whiskey

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The 12 Best Bourbon Glasses

For sipping, nosing, highballs, Old Fashioneds and more

The Best Vintage Bourbon Arrives in a Novelty Decanter

Ceramic novelty decanters were a way to promote American whiskey during the mid-20th century

Review: Why Barrell Remains Our Favorite Whiskey Blender

Three new bourbons include their most (and least) accessible expressions ever, plus a bourbon that somehow nods to both Jamaica and Islay

There’s a New Must-Have Spirit in Bourbon Country

Why Kentucky distilleries traditionally known for whiskey are turning their attention to gin

Rolling Fork Is the Ideal Rum for Bourbon Drinkers

The brand pairs premium rum with hand-selected American whiskey casks for a secondary maturation

This Kentucky Distillery Is Aging Its Bourbon in Old Coal Mines

Brothers Wright Distilling Co. has started offering mine-aged whiskey

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink in November

Johnnie Walker embraces umami. Plus, new bottles from Hibiki, Pinhook, WhistlePig and a 54-year-old Highland Park.

Wild Turkey Announces a Three-Generation Bourbon

A century's worth of whiskey knowledge went into Wild Turkey Generations, a collaboration between three eras of Russells

You Can Thank Science for Paul Sutton’s Exceptional Bourbon

How a former oncologist recreated a century-old family sweet mash recipe

HIRSCH Whiskey Takes Inspiration From “The Best Bourbon You’ll Never Taste”  

How a modern brand honors a legendary bourbon distilled in 1974

The Biggest Surprise of This Year’s Buffalo Trace Antique Collection

If you’re a fan of extra-aged bourbon, there’s a treat waiting for you

An Early Taste of Angel’s Envy 2023 Cask Strength Rye and Bourbon

It's the first time the distillery's released this style of rye whiskey

This Bourbon Country Town Is Experiencing a Renaissance

Go for the bourbon, stay for the historic hotels, queer cafes and dog mayors

Buffalo Trace’s Newest Whiskey Collection Is a Nod to Prohibition

This new limited-edition set honors five Prohibition-era brands legally produced at the distillery

The 10 Best Gifts for Bourbon Lovers

Glassware, decanters, barware, books and more for the discerning bourbon fan