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American whiskey is in a weird place. Writing this feature in 2024, I'm tempted to recycle a similar piece I did on craft beer circa 2017. It's not uncommon to [...]

The article focuses on the author's deep appreciation for whisky, exploring its cultural significance and personal connection, particularly through the lens of his own journey from a reluctant drinker to a passionate collector of single malts. It highlights how quality influences enjoyment and distinguishes between various types of whisky, including single malts and blended whiskies.

The article focuses on the rise of American whiskey varieties infused with distinct smoke flavors. Topics include the use of mesquite and other local woods in crafting unique smoked whiskies, the innovative techniques employed by various distilleries, and the impact of these flavors on the whiskey market and cocktail creations.

The sparkling wine category, which had posted growth for 20 consecutive years since 2002, took a tumble in 2023. Sparkling wine consumption fell 3.4% to 25.7 million 9-liter cases, according [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / FOOD & DRINK WHISKY PAIRING A Symphony of Smoke and Style Pairing some of the most feted peated whiskies from India and around the world. SANDEEP [...]

Diageo has launched FlavorPrintConnect -- the innovation platform behind the new Single Malt Special Releases 2024 tasting experience. The product is an industry first, groundbreaking multi-sensory Scotch Whisky exploration journey [...]

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. (https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-reviews-expertise-in-product-reviews) Learn more Trying to carry home two bottles of wine, a handle of whiskey, a six-pack [...]

En este número UN WHISKY CON COLOR La afrodescendiente Fawn Weaver ha creado una marca en Tennesse que rinde homenaje al primer esclavo de color que trabajó como maestro destilador [...]

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IN THIS ISSUE / Whisky Focus House of Hazelwood OLD WAYS OFFERS NEW THRILLS [I.A rare cask of whisky that was laid down in 1972 has been discovered and bottled [...]

IN THIS ISSUE Tastings Latest Bottle price guide: £11-25 (US$17-40) £26-70 (US$40-110) £71-120 (US$110-191) £121-180 (US$191-280) £181 plus (US$280 plus) Taster biographies Bradley Weir After studying at the University of [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / Distillery Focus Old Montreal A SHINTING beacon [I.Sazerac has a long-term goal for its Old Montreal Distillery — to change the face of Canadian whisky in [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / Distillery Focus Clydeside Pride of the CLYDE [I.The opening of Clydeside not only marked the return of the Morrison family to distilling but also a renaissance [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / People History Makers PIONEERING SPIRIT [I.In the whisky industry there are people who stand out for their trailblazing achievements. Here, we highlight some of the stars [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / Production Third-party Distillation Return to the SOURCE [I.Third-party whisky supply is often misunderstood and unfairly maligned. Yet it is a vital part of the global whisky [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / Production How History Shaped Whisky Talkin’ ’bout a REVOLUTION [I.The progress of whisky over the past 250 years has been marked by gradual evolution, disrupted by [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / Regional Focus Belgium HIGH TIMES IN A LOW LAND [I.Belgium’s burgeoning whisky scene is proving that the country’s obsession with quality craftsmanship extends beyond chocolate and [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / WHISKY LIVE Sponsored by Glencairn Crystal WHISKY GOES GLOBAL The Whisky Live shows coming up this season Whisky fans around the world should mark their calendars [...]

Masthead Whisky Magazine EDITORIAL Editor-at-large – Christopher Coates (mailto:christopherc@paragraph.co.uk) christopherc@paragraph.co.uk Interim deputy editor – Bradley Weir (mailto:bradleyw@paragraph.co.uk) bradleyw@paragraph.co.uk Content editor – Alec McDonnell (mailto:alecm@paragraph.co.uk) alecm@paragraph.co.uk Content editor – Lucy Schofield [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / Whisky History Distillers Company Limited Strong foundations [I.The success of world-beater Diageo was built upon the bedrock of Distillers Company Limited, which survived wars, Prohibition, and [...]

IN THIS ISSUE OVER A BARREL [I.The changing face of maturation] MYTHBUSTERS CHRIS MIDDLETON In the 1950s, Scotland and Ireland’s whisky industry began acknowledging ex-bourbon barrels as desirable maturation containers. [...]

IN THIS ISSUE A TRUE OUTLIER [I.Why rum allows distillers to show off their creativity] THOUGHTS FROM LIZA WEISSTUCH George Clooney, Nick Jonas, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Rita Ora, Eva [...]

Cooking / Cocktails Whiskey warmers You don’t need any fancy equipment to mix up these delicious cocktails – they’re the perfect serve for a Bonfire Night party or cosy autumn [...]

FEATURES / CASTAWAY Alex Castle Island life [I.We send one of whiskey’s great and good off to our island, but what will they take?] Known as a “devoted industry advocate”, [...]

COLUMNS / FROM THE EDITOR A sense of community [I.The togetherness of the Texas whiskey industry should inspire us all] WRITTEN BY BRADLEY WEIR There’s always something beautiful about being [...]

PAIRINGS & TASTINGS Tastings Welcome to the [I.American Whiskey Magazine] tasting pages. We guide you through a plethora of whiskeys so you are equipped to make your next purchase, whether [...]

FEATURES / PRODUCTION Widow Jane Bring in the Baby Jane [I.Exploring Baby Jane Bourbon, the latest line extension in the Widow Jane portfolio] WRITTEN BY MAGGIE KIMBERL Widow Jane Distilling [...]

INTERVIEW GOOD BOURBON FOR GOOD CAUSE [I.How Garrison Brothers are using whiskey to fund charitable efforts] INTERVIEW [I.Garrison Brothers] WRITTEN BY ANDREW FAULKNER Though Balmorhea may sound like a warm [...]

FEATURES / THE WHISKEY SHELF TOP SHELF [I.Susan returns with a selection of essential reads this fall] WRITTEN BY SUSAN REIGLER This Whiskey Shelf will help you build your library [...]

FEATURES / BAR GUIDE Reserve 101 HOUSTON’S finest [I.Acclaimed Houston-based whiskey hotspot and cocktail bar Reserve 101 offers guests top-notch experiences crafted from the heart] WRITTEN BY GABRIELLE NICOLE PHARMS [...]

FEATURES / PRODUCTION Balcones Distilling The great climate experiment [I.How Balcones Distilling and the] [I.Independent Stave Company discovered the true defining force in whiskey production] WRITTEN BY NICO MARTINI Whiskey [...]

PAIRINGS & TASTINGS / Peggy’s Palate Pairings temptation [I.Master taster Peggy Noe Stevens is back with a delightful range of enticing whiskey and food pairings] WRITTEN BY PEGGY NOE STEVENS [...]

INTERVIEW UNITED TEXAS [I.How Jake Clements’ Texas Whiskey Festival has brought the industry together] INTERVIEW [I.Jake Clements] WRITTEN BY BRADLEY WEIR “I think the one thing I’ve been loving, particularly [...]

FEATURES / NEW RELEASE SirDavis Whisky A STAR IS BORN [I.International megastar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has partnered with Moët Hennessy to launch SirDavis, a first-of-its-kind American-made whiskey rooted in legacy, heritage, [...]

PAIRINGS & TASTINGS / CIGARS & WHISKEY THE GROWING egalitarianism OF CIGARS [I.The ever-changing ethos of cigars] WRITTEN BY MAGGIE KIMBERL I grew up around cigar smokers. Both my dad [...]

DISTILLERY FOCUS 1845 Welcome to the family [I.Inside 1845, one of Texas whiskey’s most consistent family-run operations] WRITTEN BY NICO MARTINI On this first day of culinary school in 2009, [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / WHISKY LIVE SPONSORED BY GLENCAIRN CRYSTAL Silver service [I.Whisky Live’s f lagship London event turns 25] In 2025, Whisky Live London marks a major milestone. The [...]

Masthead American Whiskey Magazine EDITORIAL Interim editor – Bradley Weir [I.bradleyw@paragraphpublishing.com] Content editor [I.–] Maggie Kimberl Content editor – Alec McDonnell [I.alecm@paragraphpublishing.com] Content editor – Lucy Schofield [I.lucys@paragraphpublishing.com] CONTRIBUTORS Maggie [...]

COLUMNS / THOUGHTS FROM Maggie Kimberl Made in Texas [I.A decade of progress for the Texas whiskey industry] WRITTEN BY MAGGIE KIMBERL Texas whiskey has come a long way in [...]

BY JACK BETTRIDGE Granted, Kentucky hospitality is hard to beat, but the good news is that while you’re waiting to visit Bourbon country and dine at Holly Hill Inn, you [...]

—Kara Newman Rum suffers from a split personality. On one hand, the sugarcane spirit wants to be the life of the party, mixing into Piña Coladas, Mai Tais and more. [...]

Byline: HBI Staff The Indian single-malt whisky industry is still nascent, there are currently around 9 distilleries making Single Malt Whisky in India, compared to over 140 malt distilleries in [...]

Breckenridge Distillery, a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, has teamed up with Flaviar to launch its newest creation, Dad's Stash Whiskey. This limited-edition whiskey is available to purchase now to support [...]

Green River Distilling Co. reported it has begun construction on a new consumer experience that will bring 'The Pride of Owensboro' to the streets of Downtown Louisville. Located at 714 [...]

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