America’s Island Whiskeys Put Maritime Flavor in the Bottle
From Nantucket to the Puget Sound, distilleries are crafting unique expressions of coastal bourbon, single malt, and more.
Archive: Winter 2018
French Whisky Finds Its Footing
France is probing the question of terroir and provenance as its distillers turn out excellent whisky, from Alsace to the Alps.
Just Like Scotland, France Makes Legally Protected Whisky
The country’s geographical indications (GIs) for whisky cover the regions of Brittany and Alsace, but the rules vary.
Vive La France! 9 French Whiskies to Try Now
France makes some of the best-quality whisky in the world. Don’t believe us? Let your tastebuds decide.
How to Pair Whisky and Wings
From buffalo to barbecue, learn to pair any kind of wing with whiskey.
Ian Rankin Chooses Whisky Based on Occasion, Not Quality
The crime writer and creator of Inspector Rebus would rather drink a blended scotch in good company than an expensive dram with the wrong crowd.
The Whisky Lover’s Guide to Amaro
This digestif can range from intensely bitter to pleasantly bittersweet, and it makes a great cocktail ingredient.
What Makes American Malt Whiskey Different from Single Malt?
The legal definition of malt whiskey in the U.S. shares few similarities with styles made in Scotland and elsewhere.
The Whisky Lover’s Tucson Travel Guide
Enjoy desert drinking at its finest in this sophisticated Arizona city.
4 Great Hotel Whisky Bars
Pair your bourbon (or scotch, Irish, or rye) with a bed at these standout hotel whisky destinations.
The Best Big Box Whiskies by Store
We blind-tasted over 40 private-label scotch, bourbon, rye, Canadian, and Irish whiskeys from Costco, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, and Total Wine to find the highest-quality bottles.
The Truth About Big Box Whiskies
Costco, Trader Joe’s, Total Wine, and Walmart have their own private-label scotch and bourbon. We investigated whether these whiskies are worth your money.