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Whisky Advocate • vol. 32, no. 1

Distillations • LEAD A MORE SPIRITED LIFE

Derby Weekend • A fun-packed trip to see America’s most famous horse race

Tea Time • Brew up a refreshing drink that showcases all the nuances of your favorite whisky

Genuine Raw Hide • Notes of leather can be found on the nose and palate

Mexico’s Famous Fare

Whisky and Malting • Understanding this important step in the distillation process

Lush Berries and More

Great Whisky Bars in New York City • Our Big Apple selections for dram lovers

Whiskey’s Road to NASCAR • Stock car racing’s original stars included many moonshiners

Toast of the Town • Whiskey makers embrace the flavors of toasted barrel finishing

7 Toasted Barrel Finished Whiskeys to Try

Young at Heart

A Chicago Liquor Store Was a Bank

Last Day at the Dynamite Factory

Garnished

THE WORLD OF SINGLE BARRELS • This tiny corner of the whisky world opens new avenues of exploration for tasters

PRIVATE PERKS • Buying a single barrel of whiskey can be a great adventure

Want To Buy A Barrel? • Private-barrel whiskeys are generally intended for retail stores and restaurants, but many major distilleries say they’ve gotten requests from individual customers. The process isn’t easy to navigate for the average person, but it can be done.

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION • Six favorite warehouse spots for single barrel whiskeys

BESPOKE BARRELS • Some store owners pride themselves on their single barrel picks—and for good reason

Best Sellers • Wondering what single barrels sell the best? Unique flavors, choice warehouse locations, and interesting names created from tastings all make the list. Here, retailers break down their top-selling barrels and share a little backstory behind each pick.

THE PLAYERS • Can’t go to Kentucky to select your own barrel? Here are single barrel labels you can find on retail shelves

SCOTLAND’S SINGLE BARRELS • Single cask bottlings direct from scotch distilleries are seldom seen

RYES and SHINE • With its spicy profile and versatility in cocktails, rye whiskey is a food pairing dream

BRING ALONG THE DOG • Canine-friendly travel for whisky lovers in Kentucky and beyond

If You Go

Cross-Country Canine Road Trip • Dog-Friendly Venues for Whisky-Lovers Across the USA

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Good Times, With Great Whisky • The Single Malt Society of Madison, Wisconsin comes together monthly for themed tastings

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