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Distillations • LEAD A MORE SPIRITED LIFE

Kentucky’s Second City • Lexington, famous for its horses, is a whiskey destination too

In Good Season(ing) • These drinks are the spice of life thanks to unusual ingredients like turmeric, black pepper, and five-spice

Lettin’ the Licorice Talk

Savory and Sweet • Thai food’s spectrum of tastes makes for great pairings

Blast of Botanicals

Making It a Japanese Whisky Night • From flights to elaborate cocktails, these bars take their Japanese whisky seriously

Fat and Happy • While the name may be off-putting, fat-washing imparts explosively delicious flavor

Fatten Up Your Whisky • The fat-washing process has several steps and requires a couple days to complete. But the work is worth the reward for a more flavorful whisky.

Fat-Washed Cocktails

The Pre-Bottled Options

Quarter Century Drams • A 25 year old whisky can be very expensive, but worth the wait

Safe Travels • Expert tips and gear for taking along your whisky

Your Pre-Flight Checklist • Ready to jet? Here are some other tips, tricks, hacks, and gear that have been road-tested for optimal protection.

Yes, a Scottish Rye • More scotch distillers are getting into the rye act

The Buzz About Barrel-Aged Honey • Aging honey in whiskey barrels creates fun variations

Too Sweet to Skip

A New Group of Japanese Rarities

RECORD BREAKERS

AUCTION NEWS

Meditating on Mindfulness

A New Kind of Numbers Game

It’s All In the Water

FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA • American single malt is a truly national spirit, born and raised in almost every state in the Union

THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN WHISKEY • American single malt moves into the spotlight

American Single Malts to Try

THE UNITED STATES OF SINGLE MALT

The Blender’s Art • Top scotch blenders on their approach to creating the final product

ALPINE WONDERLAND • Switzerland is a place to enjoy the best whiskies and cigars

Where to Stay for Whisky & Cigars

Best Whisky Bars in Switzerland

AUTUMN PAIRINGS • At suburban Philadelphia’s Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft, fall is the perfect time to savor rich flavors and top-shelf whiskey

Tequilas for Whisky Lovers • Some tequilas offer qualities similar to their brown spirits counterparts

10 Tequilas for Whisky Lovers

New Products • New spirits from outside the whisky realm

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FOCUS ON Isle of Skye Blends

Subscriptions Make Great Gifts! • Our editors taste some great whiskies, wine and cigars. Find out which ones come out on top.

FOCUS ON Riachi Distillery

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Coming To THE AMERICAS

KENTUCKY • Building a Whiskey Region

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

AMERICAN Expressions to Own

WHEN INNOVATION BECOMES TRADITION • Over many years, the early practices these regional pioneers used became the traditions for the entire region. In Kentucky, so pervasive was the making of bourbon that it became codified into Federal law, dubbed our country’s “Native Spirit.”

AMERICAN Expressions to Taste

CANADA • The Whisky Frontier

History in the Making

CANADIAN Expressions to Try

WHISKY CULTURE