Bourbon

Including the year’s best rye and a $30 bourbon standout. Plus, new bottles from Basil Hayden, Benriach, WhistlePig and more.

Jefferson’s Aged at Sea just launched a New York-only whiskey that’s proofed down with the state’s special H2O.

Sample Pappy Van Winkle (without going broke), bottle your own whiskey or let the pros do what they do best

A talk with distillers Fred and Freddie Noe on whiskey innovation, a big distillery expansion and bringing in music fans

A seemingly simple cocktail is open to interpretation and improvement. And it may not even involve whiskey.

An ongoing study by Independent Stave Co. shows how temperature and humidity can alter whiskey in a rickhouse, with one surprising takeaway

The 2022 allocation of the six annual Van Winkle whiskey expressions yielded more bottles, but good luck finding them at cost

Russell’s Reserve introduces the Single Rickhouse bottling, highlighting where your whiskey was aged

Takumi Edition, a collaboration with Japan’s smallest distillery, is a fruitful and balanced blend

“I have your grandparents' alcohol.” Going before and beyond Pappy, Revival specializes in impossible-to-find antique spirits.

Inspired by his adventures in cooking, Freddie Noe’s Chapter 6: To the Finish is a sweet campfire sipper

Including Old Forester’s best Birthday Bourbon yet, a deconstructed Yamazaki single malt and Barrell's follow-up to its most-awarded release

The Kentucky distillery is hosting a lottery for its most coveted annual release

These limited-edition bottles ("Ronnie's Batch" and "The Lumberyard Batch") are uncut, unfiltered and not for the casual whiskey drinker

This year's process will be a little different than in years past

How young whiskey can thrive when exposed to unique wooden staves from hacked-up barrels

Loch Lomond just landed a huge accolade, and they're part of a trend of great whiskies you can definitely afford

Wine-Searcher's 2024 Most Expensive Bourbons list is dominated by bottles from one well-known whiskey brand (but not the usual suspects)

The award-winning independent bottler goes all in on exceptional craft bourbon single casks and one multi-distillery blend

Including expressions from Jack Daniel’s, Knob Creek and Laphroaig

A vanilla-flavored beer returns to the lineup this year

It's not as abrupt as it appears

The Wood Finishing Series made a surprise return this year, and the first release is stellar

Including cask strength releases from Highland Park and Pinhook. Plus, new bottles from Barrell, Sagamore Spirit and Knob Creek.

A detailed rundown of our favorite bourbons, ryes, wheaters and Tennessee whiskeys ideal for celebrating the USA

Now with a 7-year age statement, this $25 bourbon finally found its identity

Distilling legends Jimmy and Eddie Russell craft exceptional bourbons and ryes that defy age

Beam, Lux Row, Heaven Hill and more offer up special one-time releases

Including expressions from Barrell, Basil Hayden, Kavalan, Starward and more

Bartenders agree: brown spirits deserve a place in the sun

Aging rye in ex-Amrut barrels and blending with bourbon creates an intriguing transcontinental expression

Can an exceptionally long-aged rye whiskey offer something balanced and elegant?