Bushmills’ Rare New Whiskey Was Produced Using a Unique Experimental Technique

Ancient stones sit on a rugged coastline. Green hills crumble into the North Atlantic, cold waves shape the crisp wind that shakes the barley. This is Bushmills’ terroir, the sea, sky, and earth responsible for Northern Ireland’s most iconic whiskey, and the inspiration for its latest creation: 26 Year Old Crystal Malt.  Rocky shores and … Read more

I’ve Tried Hundreds of Whiskies. This Cheap Scotch Has the Best Price-to-Quality Ratio

I’ve been writing professionally about spirits for almost twenty years. In that time, I’ve learned a few things about whisk(e)y and how it’s perceived by the masses. While I could spend a whole article writing about the complexities, nuances, and myths about bourbon whiskey, today it’s single malt Scotch whisky’s turn.  Instead of writing a long … Read more

Tired of Whiskey and Tequila? Ask for This Storied Spirit to Look Sophisticated at the Bar

For many modern drinkers, brandy might not be among the first additions to their home bar. Many imbibers reach for Scotch, bourbon, or even Japanese whisky.  Often considered a vintage cocktail ingredient or older generation nightcap, brandy is underrated and unjustly cast to the side in favor of trendier options like vodka and tequila. Yet, … Read more

You Won’t Believe How Many Whiskeys It Took to Make This Delicious New Bourbon

Throughout the year, Kentucky’s Barrell Craft Spirits sources barrels of whiskey from different states—usually Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee—and blends them into tasty new expressions. A few different batches of bourbon are released every year, as well as a couple of ryes, all bottled at cask strength that stand out in the American whiskey category. Then … Read more