The belief that bourbon and whiskey are two completely distinct things remains among the most common misconceptions in the world of distilled spirits. The truth is that bourbon is a specific style of ...

When someone offers you a glass of whiskey, you may wonder what you are getting into. Is it bourbon, Scotch, or a spicier rye? There are some things you can tell by simply looking at whiskey, but the ...

When I first started writing about the world of spirits, the first thing I learned was the definition of alcohol. Without learning that, it would be pretty difficult to write about gin, vodka, whiskey ...

What's the difference between Tennessee whiskey and bourbon? Not much. One common misconception about bourbon is that it only comes from Kentucky, but that's not true. Tennessee whiskey is a type of ...

The Texas whiskey scene is booming, with distilleries like Garrison Brothers, Still Austin, and Milam and Greene releasing great bourbons, ryes, and blends that can stand with the best whiskeys from ...

Tabasco barrels. Herring casks. Ex-rum wood. When does a cask finish stop being "maturation" and start being an additive? The answer is murkier than you think. Read the full article at From Sherry to ...