The Great Irish Whiskey Revival Pairs Innovation and Tradition

Through historic mashbills, creative finishes, the use of peat, and advanced age statements, Irish Whiskey is as exciting as ever.

Midleton Very Rare 2022, Royal Salute House Of Quinn, & More [New Releases]

This week’s new releases also include Evan Williams Single Barrel 2014 Vintage (50th Edition Gold Pegasus Pin), Glendalough 7 year old Mizunara Finished, The Sexton Walking Dead Edition, and Rabble Rouser Bottled in Bond Rye.

How to Taste Maritime Notes in Whisky

Sometimes, seaside flavors can appear within your whisky glass, offering up notes of rock pools, vanilla ice cream, beach barbecue, smoked shellfish, and more.

Irish Whiskey Makers Are Finding New Ways to Embrace Peat

Adventurous distillers are discovering ways to integrate peat smoke into the typically fruity and light style of Irish Whiskey.

Go Inside Scotland’s Silent Season [Infographic]

Distilleries schedule a certain amount of time each year to clean and upgrade their equipment, using this period to improve operations.

Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Day Limited Edition, Octomore Ten Aged Years, & More [New Releases]

Plus, Penelope Bourbon debuts a light whiskey and Woodford Reserve offers a sweepstakes for its annual limited release of Double Double Oaked.

Where Will the Next Great Single Malt Come From?

Scotland holds the crown but these countries and regions are producing great single malt whisky that’s worth keeping an eye on.

Across the Globe, Single Malt Is Taking on a Whole New Life

Inspired by scotch, global whisky producers are creating single malts that are unique representations of their climate and culture.

Limited Edition Whiskies for the Lunar New Year

A lineup of whiskies that are dressed to celebrate Chinese New Year 2022.

Revealed: Auction Houses’ Most Expensive Whiskies of 2021

Macallan scotch dominated the top hammer prices for whisky in 2021.

As Jim Beveridge Retires, A New Era at Johnnie Walker Begins

At the start of the new year, Emma Walker will assume the mantle of master blender for Johnnie Walker.

Woodford Reserve Five Malt Stouted Mash, High West High Country & More [New Releases]

Plus, Gold Label and New Year bourbons from Barrell and the latest addition to the Widow Janes Vaults line.

Whisky Advocate

Jonny McCormick