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WhiskyFest San Francisco and New York Draw Big Crowds

Distillers from across the country, and the world, pull out the stops with their best pours.

Angel’s Envy Cask Strength (2022 Edition), Booker’s 2022-03 “Kentucky Tea Batch,” & More [New Releases]

Plus, three new single malts from Balvenie, a barrel strength bourbon from Wyoming Whiskey, and a Texas-influenced Old Forester bourbon.

Whisky Weekend

Aberfeldy 18 year old Tuscan Red Wine Cask, Kentucky Peerless Absinthe Barrel Finished, & More [New Releases]

Plus, the latest release of Michter’s ultra-aged bourbon, a run of micro-batch whiskeys from Blue Run, and more.

Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Charred Oak Cask, Ardbeg Hypernova, & More [New Releases]

Plus, a 32 year old whiskey from Teeling, another limited-edition cask strength rye from Alberta Premium, and more.

Hibiki Blossom Harmony, Knob Creek 18 Year Old, & More [New Releases]

Plus, two High West A Midwinter’s Dram expressions, a red wine cask finish for Basil Hayden’s signature bourbon, and more new whiskies.

Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Unforgotten, Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series BRT, & More [New Releases]

Plus, new Canadian ryes from Uncle Nearest and Lot 40, and the return of Benriach Smoke Season and Malting Season.

Blackened x Wes Henderson, Glenfiddich 12 year old Sherry Cask Finish, & More [New Releases]

Plus, a Redemption rye made using a method inspired by French winemaking, a New Liberty bourbon crafted from local ingredients, and more.

Dispatches

Old Town Distilling Co.: An Environmentally Conscious Creator

Old Town does everything in-house, and looks to reduce its environmental impact as much as possible.

Woody Creek Distillers: A Vodka Distillery Turned Whiskey Maker

What was once a potato-vodka distillery now produces four whiskeys, as well as plenty of experimental releases.

Insights

Whiskies Fit for Royalty: Drams to Toast “The Crown”

The acclaimed Netflix series resumes this week with the long-awaited Season 5.

The Whisky Lover’s Guide to Shochu

Shochu is massively popular in Japan, but barely known on American shores.

How to Taste Barn Notes in Whisky

Learn how to pick up notes of burlap, barn boards, and straw in your whisky and where those flavors come from in the first place.

Sheep Dung-Smoked Whisky Is Real And It’s Actually Pretty Good

In the Icelandic tradition, Eimverk Distillery uses sheep dung to make its smoked Floki single malt, one of the many whiskies it produces.

The Whisky Lover’s Guide to Grappa

From humble origins, grappa has become a luxury spirit, with some American distillers emulating the uniquely Italian drink.

Auctions

What’s It Worth? Glenfiddich

These Glenfiddich expressions have sold for more than $10,000 at auction.

Macallan The Reach Sets a New Auction Record for the World’s Oldest Whisky

An 81 year old Macallan release becomes the oldest whisky sold at auction.

FROM CIGAR AFICIONADO

Pairing With Big Peat

The smoky, peaty whiskies of Scotland invite cigar pairings. Check out this story from Cigar Aficionado that matches eleven scotch whiskies with two cigars.

A Rumbunctious Pairing

Aged rums are a natural partner for handmade cigars. Cigar Aficionado editors tested two premium cigars against 18 rums to find the best match.

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