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
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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
All Japanese Whiskies Are Not Created Equal
Faced with an influx of new brands, many from dubious sources, distillers push for transparency within their elusive category
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
Terroir in Whisky? Proven, At Last
Mark Newton on Waterford’s groundbreaking—and controversial—whisky terroir project
The Truth about Barley’s Role in Whiskey
Why the conventional wisdom about barley—and the way it’s farmed—is all wrong
Tariffs on Wine and Whiskey Are Here—Now What?
Importers, wholesalers, and retailers are scrambling to soften the blow of the new 25 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. on beverages from EU nations
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
How Distillers Use Yeast to Influence Character in Spirits
Whether wild or cultivated, yeast can help distillers differentiate the flavor and complexity of whiskey, tequila, and other liquors
The Emerging Styles of American Single Malt
Distillers discuss three prominent subcategories that are making their way to the forefront
Planning for the Future of American Whiskey
Distillers discuss strategies for keeping up with market demand, forecasting sales, and driving growth
Accelerating the Aging of Spirits
Experts discuss the advantages and disadvantages of speeding up the maturation process
The Quest for Artisan-Made Cinnamon Whiskey
After the success of Fireball, craft whiskey brands enter the fiery fray
Using Digital Data to Study Whiskey Flavor Development at Buffalo Trace
New sensors track real-time temperature and humidity in the distillery’s warehouses
American Single Malt’s New Horizons
A commission of distillers defines a new category that may put American single malt on the map—and on bottle labels
Whiskey’s New Rebellion
Distillers in the Mid-Atlantic region are bringing rye whiskey back to its historical home
Koval’s Heart-Cut-Only Approach to Whiskey
The founders of Chicago’s Koval Distillery share their “new-school” approach to single-barrel whiskey
A Ripening Market for American Brandies
American brandy is enjoying a revival, but it’s a little too early to call it a boom
New Whiskeys, New Drinkers—New Definitions?
Who’s drinking craft whiskey, what are they looking for, and what that means for the industry
