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The complex chemistry behind America’s spirit – how bourbon gets its distinctive taste and color
The bourbon industry has been booming in recent years, but what sets all the different types of bourbon apart?
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Best Wine Cask-Finished Whiskeys Perfect for Food Pairings
No offense cabernet, but nothing quite livens up a meal like one of these uniquely aged wine cask-finished whiskeys.
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Kentucky’s New Riff Distillery Goes All-in on Malt
Riff Distillery experiments with malted barley and grains: Maltster T50 Crystal Malt Straight Bourbon and Aroostook Malted Rye Whiskey.
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The Best Bottles of Japanese Whisky to Get Your Hands On
Demand always outweighs supply in the evolving world of Japanese whisky, but most of these bottles are out there waiting for you.
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How to Build Your Own Single Barrel Bourbon
Barrel picks are becoming an increasingly popular pastime for distillers. Here's what it's like to select your own barrel of bourbon.
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20 Best Tennessee Whiskeys to Drink Right Now
In the past, when it came to the best Tennessee whiskeys, Jack Daniel and George Dickel only reigned supreme. That's no longer true.
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The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This January
New bottles from Barrell, Booker’s, Chicken Cock and more
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10 Special-Barrel-Finished Whiskeys to Drink Now
Distillers can mature or finish their whiskeys in unique barrels that add flavor and nuance. Here are our favorite barrel-finished whiskeys.
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Best Winter Whiskeys to Gift and Drink This Season
Our favorite bourbons, ryes, and single malts take on special meaning this season. Here are the best winter whiskeys to gift and drink.
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The 50 Best Rye Whiskeys Of 2022, Ranked
Rye whiskey is one of the most fun and innovative categories in whiskey right now. Here are our 50 favorites from 2022.
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The Best Unique Bourbons To Gift in 2022 | Cool Material
Getting the right bourbon to gift someone (or enjoy yourself) means seeking out something a little different. These six options are sure to please.
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7 Cities Outside of Kentucky Every Bourbon Drinker Needs To Visit
Plan a road trip through America's great bourbon cities.
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The 7 Best Bourbons to Gift This Holiday (2022)
Looking for the best bourbons for gifting to friends, family, and anyone else? These are 2022's best bourbons to give as gifts!
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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Mixing Cocktails?
From bourbon and rye to Scotch and Japanese whiskies, bartenders from across the country share their favorite whiskies for cocktails.
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10 Great Scotch Whiskies to Mix Into a Hot Toddy
Ready the kettle. These are the best whiskies to make a hot toddy, the cocktail cure-all we reach for on a cold winter night (or morning…).
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10 Unique Grain American Whiskeys You Need to Try
Typically, the grains used in whiskey are corn, rye, wheat, or barley. But not always. Here are our favorite unique grain whiskeys.
Craft cocktail recipes and more