While the United States doesn’t regulate distilleries’ barrel size, the most common whiskey barrel holds 53 gallons of unaged ...

Glass of whisky cognac or bourbon in ornamental glass next to a vinatge wooden barrel on a rustic wood and dark background. Whiskey is more than just a blend of grains and water. It is a spirit that ...

Ever wonder how many whiskey bottles come from one barrel? Aging, evaporation, and proof changes decide the final count The ...

After turning a hobby of making homemade whiskey into a local distillery business, buddies Matt Simpkins and Thomas Bogan believe great-tasting bourbon should come with a story. They’re proud that the ...

An increasing number of distilleries are experimenting with aging their whiskey in barrels made from this flavorful variety of oak. One of the key reasons why bourbon tastes like bourbon is that it’s ...

When he first founded New England Barrel Company, James Saunders had no idea that the project, which began as an after-hours gig, would soon grow to become the region’s biggest whiskey brand. Over the ...

Jack Daniel's Distillery has a new, Tennessee-only rye whiskey finished in table syrup barrels. Should you hunt down a bottle ...

A whiskey's color can inform how it was made and how it will taste. When enjoying a pour of fine whiskey, taking in the complexity of aromas and flavors is the main event. But to appreciate a ...

Dylan Ettinger is a Los Angeles-based writer specializing in spirits, cocktails, and coffee with hands-on experience visiting distilleries and bars across the US, Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean.