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Old Forester's New 117 Series Marks a Historic Release

It's the first bottle in the brand’s 150-year history to feature a woman’s signature. And the High Angels' Share release is worthy of the moment.

Review: Waterford Is Redefining Irish Whiskey Via Terroir

Shaped by the land, this may be the geekiest spirit ever released

Review: Benriach Is Challenging Your Ideas of Peated Whisky

Time and cask selection reshape the smoke in these new 21, 25 and 30 Year expressions

Whisky Is Influenced by Terroir Just Like Wine, New Study Claims

The growing environment can alter the flavor of your single malt

Is "Indiana Rye" the Next Kentucky Bourbon?

New legislation aims to highlight this geographically-specific whiskey style

The Best Scotch of 2020 Subverted Expectations

How new expressions from Benriach and Aberlour both defied and embraced tradition

Meet Our Whisky Master Blender of the Year

Rachel Barrie already broke barriers. Now, she’s crafted our favorite Scotch of 2020.

Why the “World’s Most Heavily Peated Scotch” Isn’t a Smoke Bomb

The eleventh annual release of Octomore showcases maturity and balance

7 Great Whiskeys That Share a Vital Quality With Pappy

“Wheaters” like Old Elk are more enjoyable when you can actually buy a bottle

Stranahan’s New 10-Year Release Hopes to Redefine American Single Malts

You’ve never tasted a whiskey like this. Here’s why.

Four Roses Small Batch Is the Perfect Upgrade to Our Favorite Affordable Bourbon

The 2020 Limited Edition Small Batch release highlights the distillery's unique, 10-recipe approach to whiskey

Review: George Dickel's New Bottled in Bond Whisky Proves a Worthy Sequel

Last year's release won multiple Whisky of the Year awards. This $40 bottle could do the same.

The Dubious History of the Scotch Martini, A Supposed Wartime Favorite

Did the Brits really run out of vermouth during WWII? And more importantly, does it matter?

Our Weekend With Metallica: Art, Whiskey and '70s Funk

A fun, pre-pandemic two days with Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo

The World's Most Valuable Whisky Collection Is Worth Nearly $17 Million

A Vietnamese man's 20-year obsession with Scotch yields a Guinness World Record