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You’ve got your favorite bottle, a glass, maybe some mood lighting—but are you actually drinking whiskey wrong? Spoiler: most of us are, and it’s quietly ruining the experience. We tapped experts—distillers, tasters, bartenders—to spill the truth about how to sip whiskey like you mean it.
Whiskey trends are a dime a dozen—cask finishes, small-batch hype, blah blah blah. But 2025 is tossing a curveball into the mix, and it’s not another overpriced limited release. Say hello to whiskey aged in tea barrels, a game-changer that’s got distillers and drinkers buzzing. This isn’
Let’s bust a myth wide open: you don’t need to shell out hundreds for a stellar whiskey. While the whiskey world drools over rare Pappy Van Winkle or aged Macallan, there’s a $20 bottle sitting quietly on shelves that’s just as good—if not better. Meet
Think you’re a cocktail king because you can shake up a decent whiskey drink? Hold that thought. Even the most seasoned home bartenders botch these classics without realizing it, and the results are watered-down, unbalanced, or just plain sad. We’re diving into five whiskey cocktails you’re probably
Whiskey enthusiasts, buckle up—this one’s going to shake up your liquor cabinet. You’ve probably spent years sipping the usual suspects: Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam, and maybe a Macallan if you’re feeling fancy. But while you’re chasing the mainstream, bartenders around the world are quietly
Ever wondered what your go-to whiskey says about you? Spoiler alert: it’s spilling more than just flavor notes—it’s dishing dirt on your soul! From smooth bourbon sippers to rugged rye rebels, your whiskey pick is a window into who you really are. Buckle up as we decode
“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Every bourbon lover has that moment—the first time you snag an allocated bottle. Picture this: You’re unwinding on a Tuesday night, scrolling social media, when bam—your friend posts a pic of a bottle you’ve
“The only tastes worth having are acquired tastes.” – Gilbert Adair When I hit my college years, I’d watch my now-wife’s Grandpa and stepdad sip bourbon neat, exuding a quiet cool that hooked me. Their ritual ignited my curiosity—and kicked off a love affair with bourbon that’s
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius The bourbon and whiskey world loves to prove Confucius right—complex terms often hide simple ideas, and sometimes multiple terms mean the same darn thing. With no universal glossary to settle debates, it’s easy to get tangled
“Bourbon” and “whiskey” get tossed around like they’re the same thing, but that’s not quite right. All bourbons are whiskeys, but not all whiskeys are bourbons. Confused yet? Don’t worry—let’s clear up what sets bourbon apart and why it matters when you’re picking your
Ever spotted your favorite bourbon on the shelf, only to notice a quirky sticker with the store’s name plastered on it? That’s a store pick—a special bottle with a story. But what exactly does it mean, and why should you care? Let’s unpack this bourbon insider
“Proof” is one of those whiskey buzzwords you hear all the time—people toss it around like they know it, but ask them to define it, and you might get a shrug. Part of the confusion? It’s a uniquely American term. The other part? Most folks vaguely connect it