Whiskey

Determining the best top range whiskey was not an easy task. The whiskey industry is huge and even among the best quality distilleries and expressions, there is still plenty of room for opinion and …

The spirit industry is flooded with whiskey these days. There are hundreds of distilleries creating whiskey, and many have more than one expression. This gives you thousands of bottles to choose from …

Colorado has a long and rich history with alcohol in general. It started with beer, which was introduced to the area with the 1858 gold rush. A Colorado brewery opened up just a year later in 1859, …

Taiwan has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of whisky, offering unique processes, interesting flavors, and authentic ingredients. While every brand has its own flair, there is a …

Crown Royal is an impressive Canadian brand with an interesting history and a name that fits its creation. It all started in 1939 when Queen Elizabeth and King George VI were the very first reigning …

Kentucky is widely known for its whiskey – particularly bourbon. Much of the world’s bourbon is produced in Kentucky and so much of it is seriously good. The best Kentucky whiskey often comes …

While many high-profile distilleries go back a century or more, High West Distillery was just founded in 2006. Despite their young age, though, they’ve grown to be quite the name in the world of …

Since long before prohibition even hit, rye has been the dominant whiskey grain. It’s been the backbone of many brilliant, award-winning expressions and even entire distilleries. It creates deep, rich …

Tennessee whiskey as a style is one of the most popular in the world. It’s a specific style and is only produced in its true form by a handful of distilleries. Dominating the world of Tennessee …

Bourbon is an old and timeless drink that didn’t even go out of style during prohibition. Several distilleries were allowed to produce it for medical reasons – and plenty of people would try to …

Put simply, the term “sour mash” refers to a method of making whiskey that puts some of the “old mash” into each new batch. This helps control bacteria but it also jumpstarts the new batch, giving the …

The legacy of Johnnie Walker began when Johnnie Walker himself lost his grandfather at a young age. He was working as a grocer and inherited a grand total of $417, which he invested into his own …

White whiskey is essentially modern-day moonshine. Before the production of whiskey was regulated and barrel aging was common practice, people would drink the distilled spirit right out of the still. …

Smoke is among the most desirable flavors in a whiskey, and a blast of it on the nose usually takes you back to summer campfires and good memories. The most common type of smoky whiskey is a peaty …

Good whiskey is deep, complex, aromatic, and flavorful. Whiskey is also versatile, delicious on its own, and featured in many classic cocktails. Apples in general can be anywhere from sweet to tart, …

Whiskey is an amazing spirit for many reasons. First of all, it’s extremely versatile. It’s the base of many amazing cocktails, is often delicious when enjoyed straight, and flavors vary so widely …

Corn whiskey is an American whiskey with a mash bill of at least 80 percent corn and the whiskey is typically unaged. Unaged whiskies are not common but corn whiskey is rooted in tradition. Many liken …

The art of drinking whiskey is just as complex as the art of making it. Even simple whiskies or those made with a single malt have many flavors to offer in a single sip and the aromatic experience is …

Though there are many brands of cinnamon whiskey available today, it’s pretty common knowledge that it started with Fireball. It’s so ingrained in society that many refer to any cinnamon-flavored …

With all the different styles out there nowadays, just saying “whiskey” isn’t always enough. Whiskey is categorized by many things including age, mash bill, and location. Different styles have …

The Manhattan is yet another classic cocktail with a history that’s been lost to time. There’s a popular theory that states it was created by Dr. Iain Marshall in the 1880s. It’s said he created it …

Flavored whiskies have come a long way in recent years, growing steadily in popularity. But, that doesn’t mean they’re brand new to the scene. There are plenty of types too, including some unusual …

Whiskey itself dates back quite far in history, and flavored whiskey, in general, is not new. Peanut butter whiskey, however, is pretty new to the scene. Today, many brands are producing their version …