Whiskey
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Is Wine-Finished Whiskey Any Good? Some whiskey producers are aging their spirits in wine barrels. But maybe that bourbon was already “finished” before it hit the Cabernet cask. -
Is Allocated Bourbon Worth the Hype (and the Hassle)? Spend enough time around whiskey superfans and you'll hear someone mention allocated bourbon. Explore what it is and why it's hard to get. -
The Ideal Wood for Whiskey is at Risk. Can it be Saved? As the bourbon and whiskey has boomed, so has the demand for white oak barrels. Learn about the importance of this wood and reforestation. -
The New York Craft Distillers Building the Empire Rye Movement A few years ago, New York craft distillers developed their own standards for the whiskey style. Read more about their Empire Rye movement. -
What Are Chill Filtered-Spirits, And Why Does It Matter? In the whiskey world and beyond, "chill-filtered" spirits have sparked controversy. Does it really matter, and what does the process entail? -
Single Malts Aren't Just For Scotch Single malts aren't just a Scotch phenomenon. You can enjoy them from places as far flung as Japan and as local as the States.