Can a "ghost" distillery rise from the dead to win Best in Show? The 2025 Top Shelf Awards revealed fascinating winners that ...

Wheated bourbons are bourbon’s hottest niche, but which bottles actually deliver top quality under $100? Competition results ...

As with many things in life, taste in whiskey is at least a little subjective. But pit the best drams head to head, and there will invariably be some standouts. In February 2025, the World Whiskies ...

Among more than 100 contenders, including bourbon heavyweights like Blanton’s Gold Edition and W.L. Weller Full Proof, the ...

The bourbon world is dominated big big names, including the likes of Jim Beam, Woodford Reserve and Wild Turkey. And while I enjoy many whiskeys from these famous brands, there’s a wide range of ...

Maybe you’ve heard it too. “I’m not really a rye drinker.” “I’ve tried rye, but it’s not for me.” “I just haven’t found a rye that I like.” Let’s fix that today. As I mentioned above, in some cases, ...

Among bourbon enthusiasts, Buffalo Trace is widely considered the most popular distillery in the game. Yes, opinions vary, and it all depends on how you measure popularity, but it’s no secret that ...

The 2025 World Whiskies Awards USA winners were unveiled at a Gala in Kentucky earlier in February. As the name implies, this round of the prestigious whiskey award remained focused on identifying the ...

New to Tennessee whiskey? Learn how charcoal mellowing shapes flavor and feel, then explore six expert picks from heritage labels to newer standouts.