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Last Updated: July 24, 2024

There's a wide range of whis(e)y made around the world and we've got you covered with guides to all of them.

Explore a wide range of Whiskey related reads below, or check out specific guides to Bourbon, Canadian Whisky, Irish Whiskey, Japanese Whisky, Rye Whiskey, Scotch, and Tennessee Whiskey

Popular Whiskey Brands

Eight Things You Should Know About the Old Fashioned
Eight Things You Should Know About the Old Fashioned
13 Things You Should Know About Michter’s
13 Things You Should Know About Michter’s
10 Things You Should Know About Wild Turkey
10 Things You Should Know About Wild Turkey
10 Things You Should Know About WhistlePig Whiskey
10 Things You Should Know About WhistlePig Whiskey
11 Things You Should Know About Heaven Hill Distillery
11 Things You Should Know About Heaven Hill Distillery
Seven Things You Should Know About Southern Comfort
Seven Things You Should Know About Southern Comfort
8 Things You Should Know About Knob Creek Bourbon Whiskey
8 Things You Should Know About Knob Creek Bourbon Whiskey
12 Things You Should Know About Macallan Scotch Whisky
12 Things You Should Know About Macallan Scotch Whisky
10 Things You Should Know About Fireball Whisky
10 Things You Should Know About Fireball Whisky
13 Things You Didn’t Know Know About Johnnie Walker
13 Things You Didn’t Know Know About Johnnie Walker
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Jack Daniel’s
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Jack Daniel’s
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Jameson
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Jameson

Recent Whiskey Reviews

Old Forester 86 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Old Forester 86 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Very Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Very Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
Wild Turkey 101 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Wild Turkey 101 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Grand-Dad Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Grand-Dad Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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The Best Bottles Of Whiskey To Buy

The Best Cheap Whiskeys Under $25 Right Now
The Best Cheap Whiskeys Under $25 Right Now
15 of the Best Craft Whiskeys Under $60, Tasted and Ranked
15 of the Best Craft Whiskeys Under $60, Tasted and Ranked
The 20 Best Bottled-in-Bond Whiskeys, Ryes, Bourbons, and Brandies at Every Price
The 20 Best Bottled-in-Bond Whiskeys, Ryes, Bourbons, and Brandies at Every Price
The Five Best Cocktail Cherries for Your Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, Ranked
The Five Best Cocktail Cherries for Your Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, Ranked
The Seven Best Bourbon, Whiskey, and Rye for Boulevardiers, Ranked
The Seven Best Bourbon, Whiskey, and Rye for Boulevardiers, Ranked
8 of the Best American Single Malt Whiskies
8 of the Best American Single Malt Whiskies
7 Japanese Whiskies You Should Buy Right Now
7 Japanese Whiskies You Should Buy Right Now
Seven Smoky Scotches to Drink by the Fireplace
Seven Smoky Scotches to Drink by the Fireplace
The 6 Best Whiskies for Your Hot Toddy
The 6 Best Whiskies for Your Hot Toddy
The 5 Best Single Barrel Bourbons Available Now
The 5 Best Single Barrel Bourbons Available Now
8 Of The Best Bottles Of Barrel Strength Bourbon
8 Of The Best Bottles Of Barrel Strength Bourbon
11 Of The Best Rye Whiskey Bottles You Can Buy
11 Of The Best Rye Whiskey Bottles You Can Buy

Whiskey Infographics & Maps

The States That Love American Whiskey the Most [Map]
The States That Love American Whiskey the Most [Map]
The Booze to Pair With Your Favorite Halloween Candy (INFOGRAPHIC)
The Booze to Pair With Your Favorite Halloween Candy (INFOGRAPHIC)
CHEAT SHEET: World Whiskey Style Guide
CHEAT SHEET: World Whiskey Style Guide

Classic Whiskey Cocktails

The Whiskey Sour Recipe
The Whiskey Sour Recipe
Whiskey Smash
Whiskey Smash
Rusty Nail
Rusty Nail
Mint Julep
Mint Julep
Blood and Sand
Blood and Sand
Hot Toddy
Hot Toddy
Rob Roy
Rob Roy
Manhattan
Manhattan
Old Fashioned
Old Fashioned
Vieux Carre
Vieux Carre
Boulevardier
Boulevardier

Modern Whiskey Cocktails

The White Chocolate Negroni Recipe
The White Chocolate Negroni Recipe
New School Recipe
New School Recipe
Honey and Pear Whiskey Cocktail Recipe
Honey and Pear Whiskey Cocktail Recipe
Walnut and Maple Old Fashioned Recipe
Walnut and Maple Old Fashioned Recipe
Bourbon Apple Cider Sour Recipe
Bourbon Apple Cider Sour Recipe
The Hillbilly Mint Julep [RECIPE]
The Hillbilly Mint Julep [RECIPE]
The Chocolate Bourbon Ball Cocktail [Video]
The Chocolate Bourbon Ball Cocktail [Video]

Recent Articles About Whiskey

Rabbit Hole: A Kentucky Bourbon Made Without Compromise [Infographic]
Rabbit Hole: A Kentucky Bourbon Made Without Compromise [Infographic]
For the Rule Breakers: The Prisoner Wine Company and High West Whiskey’s Limited-Edition Collab
For the Rule Breakers: The Prisoner Wine Company and High West Whiskey’s Limited-Edition Collab
The Gift That Keeps on Growing: How Noble Oak and One Tree Planted Give Back This Holiday Season
The Gift That Keeps on Growing: How Noble Oak and One Tree Planted Give Back This Holiday Season
A Noble Pursuit: Noble Oak Whiskey Partners with One Tree Planted to Revitalize Forests
A Noble Pursuit: Noble Oak Whiskey Partners with One Tree Planted to Revitalize Forests
5 Reasons Why Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Makes the Perfect Holiday Gift
5 Reasons Why Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Makes the Perfect Holiday Gift
All Things Fall: Noble Oak’s 6 Best Whiskey & Autumnal Activity Pairings [Infographic]
All Things Fall: Noble Oak’s 6 Best Whiskey & Autumnal Activity Pairings [Infographic]
How Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Built a Lasting Legacy
How Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Built a Lasting Legacy
Next Round: Luis Gonzalez of Old Elk Distillery on Launching New Brands During Covid
Next Round: Luis Gonzalez of Old Elk Distillery on Launching New Brands During Covid
NY Couple Finds Prohibition-Era Bootleg Whiskey Stashed In Their Walls
NY Couple Finds Prohibition-Era Bootleg Whiskey Stashed In Their Walls
5 Shirts For People Who Love Whiskey
5 Shirts For People Who Love Whiskey
Next Round: Jefferson’s Bourbon Founder Trey Zoeller on the Importance of Aging
Next Round: Jefferson’s Bourbon Founder Trey Zoeller on the Importance of Aging
10 Things You Should Know About Angel’s Envy
10 Things You Should Know About Angel’s Envy
8 of the Best Whiskey Highball Recipes for Fall
8 of the Best Whiskey Highball Recipes for Fall
Drinks Industry Collectively Condemns Sexist Language in Jim Murray’s ‘Whisky Bible’
Drinks Industry Collectively Condemns Sexist Language in Jim Murray’s ‘Whisky Bible’
5 Red Wine-Casked Whiskeys to Try This Fall
5 Red Wine-Casked Whiskeys to Try This Fall
24 Defining Moments in the History of Bourbon
24 Defining Moments in the History of Bourbon
VinePair Happy Hour: What’s Your Favorite Way to Drink Whiskey?
VinePair Happy Hour: What’s Your Favorite Way to Drink Whiskey?
The Landmark Kentucky Law Bringing Vintage Bourbon to the Masses
The Landmark Kentucky Law Bringing Vintage Bourbon to the Masses
10 Things You Should Know About Evan Williams
10 Things You Should Know About Evan Williams
Why Age Statements Only Tell Half the Story
Why Age Statements Only Tell Half the Story
Monks Are Making (and Inspiring) Your Whisky, Wine, Coffee, and Beer
Monks Are Making (and Inspiring) Your Whisky, Wine, Coffee, and Beer
VinePair Podcast: How Did Bourbon Conquer America?
VinePair Podcast: How Did Bourbon Conquer America?
One Man’s Strange Quest to Make a 50-State Whiskey Blend
One Man’s Strange Quest to Make a 50-State Whiskey Blend
20 of Our Labor Day Picks For People Who Love Drinks
20 of Our Labor Day Picks For People Who Love Drinks
5 of Our Labor Day Picks For People Who Love Whiskey
5 of Our Labor Day Picks For People Who Love Whiskey
A Bottle Hunter’s Guide to Fall’s Best Limited-Release American Whiskies
A Bottle Hunter’s Guide to Fall’s Best Limited-Release American Whiskies
17 Whiskey Experts You Should Be Following on Social Media
17 Whiskey Experts You Should Be Following on Social Media
What’s Fueling the Billion-Dollar Bourbon Boom?
What’s Fueling the Billion-Dollar Bourbon Boom?
The 6 Best Products To Keep Your Bourbon Whiskey Cold
The 6 Best Products To Keep Your Bourbon Whiskey Cold
How Conor McGregor Built a $200M Irish Whiskey Brand in Just Two Years
How Conor McGregor Built a $200M Irish Whiskey Brand in Just Two Years
The Best Spirit Decanters Right Now (2020)
The Best Spirit Decanters Right Now (2020)
Eight of the Best Whiskey Cocktails to Make at Home This Summer
Eight of the Best Whiskey Cocktails to Make at Home This Summer
The Best Drinkware For Sipping By The Pool
The Best Drinkware For Sipping By The Pool
Eight Great Old Fashioned Recipe Riffs
Eight Great Old Fashioned Recipe Riffs
The Single Best Gift For People Getting Into Bourbon
The Single Best Gift For People Getting Into Bourbon
12,000 Bottles of Templeton Rye Spill Onto Missouri Highway After Truck Overturns
12,000 Bottles of Templeton Rye Spill Onto Missouri Highway After Truck Overturns
This Glass Is The Best Way To Keep Your Bourbon Cool
This Glass Is The Best Way To Keep Your Bourbon Cool
The Definitive Whiskey Urban Dictionary
The Definitive Whiskey Urban Dictionary
The Best Glasses For People Who Love Cold Drinks (2020)
The Best Glasses For People Who Love Cold Drinks (2020)
An Ode to Old Grand-Dad: The Bottom-Shelf Bourbon Adored by Bartenders and Collectors
An Ode to Old Grand-Dad: The Bottom-Shelf Bourbon Adored by Bartenders and Collectors
These Are The Best Cognac Glasses
These Are The Best Cognac Glasses
Can WhistlePig’s Eccentric Founder Do the Same Thing for Armagnac That He Did for Rye Whiskey?
Can WhistlePig’s Eccentric Founder Do the Same Thing for Armagnac That He Did for Rye Whiskey?
These Are The Best Glasses For Manhattans
These Are The Best Glasses For Manhattans
The Next Wave of American Craft Whiskeys Is Here
The Next Wave of American Craft Whiskeys Is Here
We Asked 10 Drinks Pros: Which Rye Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?
We Asked 10 Drinks Pros: Which Rye Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?