Meet the New Breed of Independent American Whiskey Bottlers
These U.S. producers are adapting a Scottish practice to make whiskeys by blending barrels from select craft distillers
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American Single Malt’s Long Fight for Official Recognition
With the TTB’s new standards of identity poised for approval, is it finally American single malt’s time to shine?
Is It Time To Pay Attention to English Whisky?
English whisky, a previously nonexistent category, is growing fast with a flurry of new brands soon to arrive on U.S. shores
U.S. Buyers Are Making a Case for Single Malt Irish Whiskey
How retailers and bars are finding ways to capitalize on this quickly growing category
Why U.S. Distillers Are Reaching for Rice
Driven by innovation, heritage, and an influx of rice whiskies from Asia, craft distillers are creating top-quality American versions
Irish Whiskey’s Bold Flavor Revolution
A trend towards innovative cask finishes challenges the category’s light-bodied, easy-drinking reputation
Light Whiskey’s Comeback?
Distillers rediscover this high-proof, light-colored—and long forgotten—category as a blank canvas of opportunity
Why Mexican Corn Whiskey Should Be on Your Radar
A new craft movement, let by mezcal distillers, is reclaiming Mexico’s ancestral grain
Distillers Push to Define American Single Malt
With quality and terroir expression at an all-time high in the burgeoning category, producers continue to lobby for formal and consistent regulations
The Truth about Barley’s Role in Whiskey
Why the conventional wisdom about barley—and the way it’s farmed—is all wrong
Carving a Niche for Alternative Whiskeys
Nontraditional mash bills and wood aging treatments are setting these whiskeys apart—while capturing a broader demographic
What Buyers Need to Know About Japanese Whisky
With lax regulations and little transparency, the liquid in the bottle may be different from what you expect
