I’ve spent almost two decades writing about whiskey. In those years, I’ve been lucky enough to sample an epic number of expressions. When it comes to whiskey, my two favorite styles, above all else, ...

Whiskey is a term for a spirit distilled from fermented cereal grains, which can include barley, corn, rye, or wheat. Whiskey must be distilled at less than 190 proof, and aged in an oak container, ...

Peated Scotch whisky can be a bit of a polarizer. Plenty of people love the traditional, smoky flavor imbued with centuries of tradition. Plenty of others think it’s a bit like lapping up essence of ...

The spelling of "whiskey" varies depending on its country of origin. The United States and Ireland make "whiskey," while ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. As a ...

During almost two decades of writing about alcohol, I've spent a lot of time in Scotland. I've visited countless renowned Scotch whisky distilleries from the Lowlands to the Highlands to Islay and ...

When Brian Ward first began examining bourbon as a potential investment, he was struck by its divergence from Scotch whisky. Bourbon has long been defined by the scarcity of well-aged expressions and ...

Vermont Business Magazine Lost Lantern, the award-winning independent bottler of American whiskey, proudly announces its Fall 2025 release: The Scotch Lovers’ Collection, an invitation for Scotch ...