"The intimate relationship we have with our farmers, providing us with grain, is how Hard Truth is able to succeed with sweet mashing,” he said. “Simply put, if you are able to successfully execute ...

Sweet and sour mashes exert a powerful influence of whiskey’s aroma and flavor profile. Here’s a deep dive into how a mash shapes a bourbon and how to find your perfect whiskey. Sweet and sour mash ...

At the 2026 Canadian Whisky Awards, rye took center stage—showing how Canada’s classic blended style now shares the spotlight ...

Each May, to mark Ardbeg Day, the Ardbeg distillery releases a special expression of their range of peat-heavy and smoke-infused Scottish whiskies. The 2025 expression celebrates Islay’s iconic Fèis ...

Jack Daniel’s has been on a tear over the past few years, releasing some truly excellent Tennessee whiskeys that have expanded the lineup well beyond Old No. 7. But there’s another much smaller ...

Tony Sachs has written for numerous publications about spirits and the people who make them since 2007, and traveled the globe to witness the processes firsthand. Michter’s has evolved from a defunct ...

Milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling and barrel aging is on full display for visitors. Iron Fish also sources bourbon for finishing in barrels from around the world. To date, their library of aged ...