Whisky Culture Curator

Virginia rye fans get a rare treat with this limited 11-year-old release from A. Smith Bowman.

• Lottery closed May 11, but unclaimed bottles may...

Rye whiskey is surging in prominence as awards, advocacy, and bold releases highlight its historical roots and modern appeal.

• Elijah Craig Barrel...

New World whisky brands face a unique challenge: entering a category rich with inherited codes yet lacking their own heritage shorthand. Success lies...

New Releases

• 🔥 Shortbarrel Sapsquatch Bourbon: Atlanta-based Shortbarrel releases limited-edition sugar maple-finished bourbon from Kentucky...

Bourbon's corn base (at least 51%) creates a sweeter, smoother profile, while rye whiskey's 51% rye minimum delivers spicier, peppery character. For...

Wild Turkey's Austin Nichols Gold Foil draws praise for its heritage and skepticism on value.

• Bruce Russell's Legacy: Hailed as the best master...

Craft rye continues evolving with barrel experiments and unfiltered expressions.

• Ammunition Straight Rye finished in Pinot Noir barrels yields dark...

A handful of facilities quietly power America's craft bourbon boom.

• Ross and Squibb (MGP) fills Bulleit Rye, Templeton, Redemption and dozens more...

Ryan Venrick led a distillery blind tasting revealing key maturation lessons:

• Slow water reduction preserves flavor compounds and creates smoother...

Michter's Fort Nelson stands as an iconic destination right on Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville. This historic distillery experience is a must-visit for anyone exploring the area, offering a warm welcome amid bourbon's rich heritage.

In a blind tasting, a beginner and veteran compare the same pours, revealing completely different viewpoints on nose, flavor, and finish. This suggests experience creates a unique palate rather than simply a better one.

The Whisky Vault video offers an enthusiastic look at the LAWS Four Grain Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond 8yr, breaking down tasting notes from the...

Wild Turkey is tapping its legendary Jimmy Russell heritage through limited high-proof releases that emphasize big, spicy flavors.

• Bruce Russell,...

A detailed YouTube review examines Wire Works Alter Ego from White Peaks, delivering tasting notes and production insights on this English single malt expression.

Shortbarrel’s limited Sapsquatch Bourbon showcases craft innovation by blending sourced Kentucky and Indiana whiskeys then applying a precise...

Craft and established producers are leaning into barrel-proof ryes that showcase classic grain character without softening twists.

• Woodford Reserve...

Traditional wormtub condensers at Craigellachie slow cooling and limit copper contact, producing the heavy, robust spirit that defines this 13-year...

Chicken Cock Whiskey modernizes its look for the 170th anniversary while honoring its roots through smart visual updates.

• Distinct rooster...

Tarnished Truth Distilling is expanding its full lineup into Massachusetts and Rhode Island this May through Craft Collective Homegrown, bringing...

Town Branch's new 6-Year Wheated Bourbon proves great whiskey rewards those who wait.

• The team aged stocks eight full years before release, tasting...