Best Bourbon for the Money: Why Price Stopped Predicting Quality
Bourbon’s price and quality decoupled during the boom. Here’s what you’re actually paying for at each tier, and the bottles that beat their price the hardest.
Lydia Martin
What Is the Best Whiskey in the World?
There is no official best whiskey in the world. Whiskey is a family of legal types: bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, Tennessee. Awards are not TTB classes. No 2026 ranking.
Pappy Van Winkle: Who Makes It, Proof, and Allocation
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve is the long-aged Van Winkle bourbon line made at Buffalo Trace under the 2002 family joint venture. Allocated. Official 2026 proofs and street prices are not printed here.
Kirkland Small Batch Bourbon Bottle Review & Guide (2022)
Kirkland Small Batch is a notable new labeling bourbon distilled by Barton for Costco Warehouses. The two brands are in a clear partnership, ready to enter the
When is National Bourbon Day? Things To Know (2022)
Every year, bourbon enthusiasts pay homage to America’s native spirit-bourbon. National Bourbon Day celebration can be a good excuse to dust off a fine bourbo
What Is the Smoothest Whiskey?
There is no official smoothest whiskey. Smooth is not a TTB class. Read the type and the proof. 100 proof is not bottled-in-bond. A 1.5-ounce 40% pour is one drink.
What Is a Wheated Bourbon?
Wheated bourbon is still bourbon. Wheat replaces rye as the flavoring grain. Maker’s Mark is 90 proof. Weller Special Reserve is allocated. Not a class.
What Are Whiskey Stones & How To Use Them? (2022 Updated)
One trouble people usually encounter when drinking whiskey is that its taste changes when they add water to it. While some can add water to the whiskey to enhan
What to Mix With Fireball
No official Fireball mixer. Official FAQ: Whisky 66 proof / 33% ABV. Cinnamon malt 16.5% / wine 21%. 42 Proof 21%. Cola is 0%.
Best Whiskey for a Hot Toddy — And the Water Temperature Nobody Mentions
Ethanol boils at 173°F. If your water is boiling, you’re driving the whiskey off. The right temperature, the right whiskey, and what a toddy actually does.