Whiskey Features and Reviews

We recently toasted Malt Master David Stewart for his half-century in the Scotch whisky business with a taste of his limited-edition The Balvenie Aged 50 Years

The word whiskey is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word for "Water of Life." This spirit comes in many forms and is produced all over the world in places like Ireland, Scotland and Canada. Whether you like your whiskey on the rocks or as part of a cocktail, this is the place to find features and reviews of this spirit.

Bourbon aging in the barrel at Buffalo Trace Distillery

SPIRITS NEWS
Bourbon Shortage
Buffalo Trace, producer of Pappy Van Winkle and Blanton's, is anticipating a bourbon shortage. Find out why increased production is failing to satisfy demand.

The Dimple Pinch, on GAYOT's list of Top 10 Blended Scotch

BEST OF THE BLENDS
Top 10 Blended Scotch
There are good reasons why blended Scotch accounts for 90 percent of all whisky production in Scotland: it's typically well-balanced, inexpensive and easy to drink.

WINNING WHISKEYS
Top 10 Bourbons
From Pappy Van Winkle's premium aged whiskey to exciting new creations like Angel's Envy, partake in the grand tradition of Bourbon with one of our favorite bottles.

Four Roses Small Batch, one of our Top 10 Bourbons

The Small Batch Bourbon Collection by Beam Global Spirits & Wine

THE ABCs OF BOURBON
A Primer to Dispel the Mystery
What exactly is Bourbon, and how does it differ from other whiskeys? Learn how this American "brown liquor" is made from David Mays, the Whiskey Professor.

Tribute to Booker Noe

More Whiskey Reviews

• The Balvenie Aged 50 Years
• Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey
• Bulleit Bourbon
• Chivas Regal 25-Year-Old Original
• Dewar's Blended Scotch Whisky
• Eagle Rare Single Barrel Bourbon
• Evan Williams Holiday Egg Nog
• Famous Grouse Malt Whisky
• The Glenlivet Cellar Collection 1969
• The Glenlivet Nàdurra
• Glenmorangie Margaux
• Glenrothes 1991
• Glenrothes Select Reserve
• Hibiki 12-Year-Old Japanese Blended Whisky
• Highland Park Whisky 18-Year

• Highland Park Whisky 30-Year
• Johnnie Walker Double Black
• Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey
• The Macallan Fine & Rare Collection
• Maker's 46 Kentucky Bourbon Whisky
• Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve
• Parker’s Heritage Collection 27-Year-Old Bourbon
• Russell's Reserve Rye
• Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
• Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey
• Wild Turkey American Honey Liqueur
• Woodford Reserve 1838 Sweet Mash
• Woodford Reserve Seasoned Oak Finish Bourbon

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	(Updated: 06/14/13 BH)

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