You may have noticed a trend for whisk(e)y brands to release a special bottle with a “cigar” designation: Cigar Cut, Cigar Blend, etc. But what does that mean? Turns out, there’s no…
Tag: Whiskey
What Are the Regional Styles of American Rye Whiskey?
The history of American rye whiskey dates back to the 18th century. And there are plenty of historical reasons why that colonial era still influences the rye you’re drinking today. Rye developed…
Review: Why Barrell Remains Our Favorite Whiskey Blender
What we’re drinking: Three new whiskeys from Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) Where they’re from: Started in 2013, Barrell is an award-winning independent blender of uniquely aged cask-strength whiskey. Why we’re drinking these:…
The Quest to Make Irish Whiskey a Year-Round Spirit
Irish whiskey owns St. Patrick’s Day in the United States. For roughly two and a half weeks in March, it’s the spirit of choice for dive bar denizens desiring a shot or…
What Exactly Is Rye Whiskey?
If you were reading this article before, oh, 2010 or so, the answer to the question “What is rye whiskey?” would be something like, “It’s that whiskey that was popular before Prohibition,…
HIRSCH Whiskey Takes Inspiration From “The Best Bourbon You’ll Never Taste”
What we’re drinking: Three releases from HIRSCH Selected Whiskeys Where they’re from: Crafted in Bardstown, Kentucky, HIRSCH is part of the larger Hotaling & Co. portfolio (Nikka Whisky, Junipero Gin, Old Portero…