Auction Intel

June Auction Recap: Inside the Results

A closer look at this month’s auction—and the bottles, bids, and trends that defined a record-breaking June.

Spirits

The Week In Wine & Whiskey: July 4, 2025

Auction Intel

The Inside Word On Our July Spirits Auction

A closer look inside this week's auction—and the stories that make these bottles noteworthy.

Week in Wine

The Week In Wine & Whiskey: June 27, 2025

Auction Intel

The Inside Word on Our June No Reserves III Auction

A closer look inside this week's auction—and the stories that make these bottles noteworthy.

Auction Intel

The Inside Word on Our June No Reserves II Auction

What to Drink

Real Whiskey Innovation Is Hard To Find, But These Distillers Are Nailing It

New techniques and pioneering processes are creating truly unique whiskey that’s worth your attention.

Scotch

The New Scotch Canon

New fundamentals have emerged in a classic category

What to Drink

What To Drink Next If You Love Wild Turkey Rare Breed

There’s a wealth of barrel-proof bourbon out there with balanced flavor and full body to discover.

Whiskey

Is This Distillery Making the Most Interesting Whiskey in America?

From Palo Santo–smoked single malt to koji bourbon, Matchbook Distilling puts novelty into everything it does.

Whiskey

Organic Whiskey Takes A Lot of Effort. These Bottles Show Why It’s Worthwhile.

The process of certifying a whiskey as organic is complicated and expensive, but distillers think it makes a difference.

Rye

Heirloom Grain Packs Rye Whiskey Full of Flavor

Looking to the past for their base ingredients, distillers are making seriously flavorful rye.

Scotch

Six Scotch-Like Whiskies That Aren't (Yet) Tariffed

Single malt scotch may get hit with a levy, so be ready with these excellent alternatives.

Whiskey

Why You Need a House Whiskey

A go-to bourbon, scotch, or other whiskey makes life easier and could save you money.

Whiskey

The 4-Minute Guide to . . . Smoky American Whiskey

Stand aside, Scotland. The United States has its own smoked whiskey traditions.

What to Drink

The Best Way To Day-Drink In Barcelona

The vermouth bars of the Catalan capital, old and new.

Scotch

The New Collectible Scotch

What will be the next Macallan?

Whiskey

7 New Whiskies to Look for in February

Rare rye, a legendary brand revival, bourbon for Giants fans, and more bottles that should be on your radar.

Whiskey

Ocean Whiskey Is a Thing, and We Love It

Seeking a taste of the sea? Try one of these whiskies.

Whiskey

Meet the Contrarian Reshaping Our Understanding of American Whiskey

Laura Fields is uncovering the forgotten facts and proving the importance of Pennsylvania rye.

Travel

One Bar in Five Whiskies: Travel Bar, Brooklyn

This cozy neighborhood spot is full of surprises.

What to Drink

Six New Whiskies to Look for This January

Altruistic bourbon, celebratory Japanese single malt, a highly unusual rye—and all the other bottles you need to know about this month.

Whiskey

These Farm Distilleries Make Whiskey from Seed to Sip

Go grain to glass with bourbon, rye, and American single malt from estate distilleries.

What to Drink

Very Old Scotch Doesn’t Have to Cost a Fortune

If you want 50-year-old whisky that’s not $50,000, look for single grain scotch.

What to Drink

French Brandy: A Primer

Why you should be drinking Cognac, Armagnac, and Calvados.

What to Drink

Eight New Whiskies to Look for This December

Estate bourbon, heritage rye, peaty scotch, and a few standby bottles upgraded with age statements.

Whiskey

The Best Whiskey Gifts For The Holidays

Bourbon, scotch, Irish—and a special treat for the whiskey drinker who likes it a little weird.

What to Drink

In Praise of the Party Bottle

A party bottle isn’t a specific brand or style of whiskey. It’s a vibe.

What to Drink

It’s Time To Give Great Rum Its Due

Don’t be distracted by the bourbon bros. Dig into this guide to the spectacular high-end rums of the world that you may have overlooked.

What to Drink

Thanksgiving Dessert Goes Best with Whiskey

Our pairings for all the pie—pumpkin, apple, pecan—and more.

What to Drink

10 Whiskies to Look for This November

Scotch, bourbon, a special Japanese whisky, and more bottles to add to your list. Grab 'em before they’re all gone!

What to Drink

What to Drink For Thanksgiving: Before the Meal

What to sip while you’re cooking, noshing, waiting, and welcoming.

What to Drink

Whiskey Grad School: The Many Shapes, Sizes, and Specializations of the Whiskey Still

Distillation can be simple, or extremely complex—like whiskey stills themselves.

What to Drink

What’s The Best Glass To Use For Whiskey?

The best glass for whiskey comes down to a simple question: are you drinking, or are you tasting?

Culture

Meet The Woman Revolutionizing American Whiskey

In a rare interview, Nancy Fraley—the master blender known as The Nose—discusses whiskey Reddit, Dr. Pepper Zero, and how amateurs can improve their tasting skills.

Whiskey

Sour Mash, Backset, Congeners: Whiskey Fermentation Explained

From backset to bacteria, everything you never knew you needed to know about whiskey’s most important flavor creator.

What to Drink

Even Master Whiskey Distillers Can’t Get Pappy Van Winkle

The world’s leading whiskey makers dish on the dream bottles they can’t find.

What to Drink

The Tricky Business of Red Wine Cask Finishing

American whiskey distillers and blenders have to consider everything from wood type to winemaker—despite often flying blind.

What to Drink

The 4-Minute Guide to . . . Peated Whiskey Beyond Scotland

Islay doesn’t have a lock on peaty whisky. You can find the smoky stuff as far afield as Taiwan, Australia, and the U.S.

What to Drink

8 Whiskies To Look For This October

A special anniversary bourbon for a whiskey legend, two single pot stills from Ireland, and several other bottles to grab before they’re gone.

What to Drink

The Everyday Whiskies That Will Never Let You Down

Our guide to the most reliable bottles out there.

Culture

Influencers And Social Media Are Making Whiskey An Unwinnable Game

Whiskey culture is all about chasing “new” and limited edition whiskies now. Where will it end—and what are drinkers to do?

What to Drink

Finish Your Damn Whiskey Bottles Already

Open bottles of whiskey can go bad. Drink them before it’s too late.

Culture

This Guy Wants You to Stop Taking Whisky So Seriously

Serge Valentin of whiskyfun.com built the most valuable repository of tasting notes on the internet without losing sight of one crucial fact: whisky is fun.

Whiskey

Whiskey Grad School: How Big is a Barrel of Whiskey? And Other Cask Questions Answered

From rundlets to rickhouses, the woody whiskey words you need to know.

What to Drink

Five New Whiskies to Look for This September

And yes, we’re including Beyoncé’s whiskey SirDavis.

What to Drink

The 4-Minute Guide to . . . Triple Distilling Whiskey

More distillations do not necessarily mean better whiskey—no matter what Jameson claims.

What to Drink

The Case for Low-Proof Whiskey

It may not be cool—and you might not want to admit it—but there’s still plenty to enjoy at 80 proof.

Great Reads

High Proof Is The New Age Statement For Bourbon

Want to show off your whiskey cred? Best order something that's very high proof—whether you can actually taste the bourbon or not.

What to Drink

Six New Whiskies to Look for This August

Whiskies from Iowa, India, and an unusual blend deserve your attention.

What to Drink

The Spritz You Really Should Be Drinking This Summer

Enough with the Hugo Spritz already. Try this refreshing Cynar-based take instead.

What to Drink

Looking For a Spirit with Terroir? Try Shochu.

No, not soju. This is a uniquely Japanese spirit, designed to drink how you like it.

What to Drink

Canned Cocktails That Don’t Suck (And Yes—They Exist)

High Noon, step aside. BuzzBallz, get lost. Meet the easy refreshers in cans and bottles that you will actually enjoy.

What to Drink

7 New Whiskies to Look for This July

Four bourbons, two ryes, and a sour mash whiskey should all be on your radar—right now.

Great Reads

America’s Next Great Regional Whiskies

From the Sonoran desert to the Ozarks, craft distillers are creating distinct, delicious new categories.

Culture

We Need to Talk About Rum

"The Rum Tasting of the Century," a 200-year-old rum, and the necessary uncomfortable conversations about the spirit's legacy.

Whiskey

Whiskey Belongs at the Beach. Really.

Forget beer. Forget frosé. Forget umbrella drinks. Break with the pack and choose whiskey for your summertime beach sipper.

Business

Selling Fake Whiskey? This Guy is Coming for You.

Adam Herz, the leading whiskey authenticator in the United States, goes deep on fighting fraud, outing counterfeiters, and why the problem will only get worse.

Culture

How to Decipher and Date Old Bottles of Whiskey

A new book separates legend from reality in the world of vintage bourbon and other spirits.

What to Drink

These Are the Whiskey Gifts Moms Actually Want

Whiskey blenders and distillers, who also happen to be moms, talk about the bottles they’d love to receive on Mother’s Day.

What to Drink

What’s the Best Whiskey for Wine Drinkers?

A whiskey beginner’s guide for oenophiles.

Business

Why There’s Never Been a Casamigos for Bourbon

Celebrity status elevated one tequila above all others. Why hasn’t the same thing happened in whiskey?

Whiskey

Forget Pricey Bourbon. Grab a Shelf Gem Instead.

You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg for Pappy or Weller. Shelf gem bourbons give you great quality for shockingly good prices.

What to Drink

What Bourbon Collectors Can Learn from the Scotch Market

There's more to being a better bourbon collector than just avoiding fakes.

Whiskey

Can’t Afford Pappy? Buy These Bourbons Instead

Look past the grand-Pappy of them all. There are lots of other great bourbons to drink and collect.

Great Reads

This Could Be the Rarest Whiskey in the World

Just a few bottles remain from Irish whiskey’s darkest hour

Great Reads

It's Never Been Easier to Invest in Wine and Spirits. Should You?

The “liquid asset” jokes write themselves, but fractional wine investing—a novel way to invest in wine and spirits—is now here

What to Drink

Why Bourbon Prices Are Out of Control. And What To Do About It

Stop overpaying for Blanton’s. There’s a better way to beat insanely high bourbon prices.

Whiskey

It’s Time To Join the World Whisky Party

No other category offers such diversity of flavor and innovation. So don your pith helmet and charge into the world whisky wilderness.

What to Drink

Do You Need a Whiskey Concierge?

The right whiskey specialist can help you locate a rare bottle, source a special single cask—or even purchase an entire distillery

What to Drink

The New Fundamentals for Your Home Whiskey Bar

You’ve passed Whiskey 101. Now take your home bar to the next level with these bottles.

How to drink it

Get Your Whiskey Out of That Decanter

Why what’s good for the grape isn’t good for the grain.

Whiskey

Terrific Gateway Whiskies for Every Major Category

Let our comprehensive survey of category-defining bottles help broaden your horizons.

What to Drink

Tasting Brief:  Limited-Edition Bourbon (Plus a Few More)

30 new bottles, tasted and reviewed

What to Drink

Tasting Brief: Canadian and World Whisky

We're trotting the globe for this tasting brief of 31 new whiskies

What to Drink

Tasting Brief: Rye and American Whiskey

37 reviews of new bottles from distillers and blenders both big and small

What to Drink

Tasting Brief: (Mostly) Craft Bourbons

Reviews of 27 new bottles that showcase unique and undiscovered bourbons

What to Drink

Tasting Brief: Scotch

34 single malts and blends, tasted and reviewed

What to Drink

Tasting Brief:  Irish Whiskey

30 single malts, single pot stills, and blends, tasted and reviewed

Whiskey

The 4-Minute Guide To . . . Maturation Shortcuts

Abridging the aging process can save time and money, but at what cost?

What to Drink

Tasting Brief:  Japanese Whisky

36 bottles from The Land of the Rising Sun, reviewed

What to Drink

Tasting Brief:  American Single Malt

25 top-notch whiskies showcase the blooming style’s diversity

Whiskey

The 4-Minute Guide To . . . Small Barrels

When it comes to whiskey maturation, size matters

What to Drink

Tasting Brief:  Bourbon

27 bourbons, including some real stunners, tasted and reviewed

What to Drink

Tasting Brief: Scotch

44 of Scotland's finest whiskies, tasted and reviewed

What to Drink

How a New Whisky Style is Born

A trailblazer’s quixotic quest to bring Japanese rice whisky to America.

What to Drink

The New Wine Review Father’s Day Whiskey Gift Questionnaire

The perfect whiskey-loving dad gift awaits you

What to Drink

Tasting Brief: American Whiskey and Craft Bourbon

20 intriguing blends, craft spirits and Tennessee whiskies, tasted and reviewed

Whiskey

The 4-Minute Guide To . . . Chill-Filtration

The flavor of your favorite whiskey depends on this underappreciated decision every distiller has to make

What to Drink

Tasting Brief: Rye

22 rye whiskies tasted and reviewed

Whiskey

Extremely Good and Incredibly Scarce

The very rare single malt scotches you should be drinking—if you can find them