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Jack Daniel's Raises the Proof for McLaren's 1000th Race
Jack Daniel's and McLaren Are Celebrating Big Milestones With a Bottle Worth Tracking Down Two names that have no business being in the same sentence somehow make perfect sense together. Jack Daniel's, the Tennessee whiskey that has been coming out of Lynchburg for a century and a half, and McLare
Marvel's Nebula Teams Up With Scotch Whisky
There are celebrity partnerships, and then there are ones that actually make sense. Karen Gillan becoming the face of Compass Box Hedonism falls squarely into the second category. The Scottish actress — best known to Marvel fans as Nebula and to a generation of Doctor Who devotees as Amy Pond —
Ricky Gervais Is Making Whisky in Yorkshire
Most people know Ricky Gervais as the guy who created The Office or the comedian who makes Hollywood celebrities squirm at the Golden Globes. What fewer people know is that he's been quietly involved in something a little more serious — a Yorkshire distillery that just released its first single mal
Oban Just Dropped a Port Cask Whisky Worth Knowing
A Small Scottish Distillery Looks to Portugal for Its Latest Release There are whiskies that get made because someone at a marketing meeting thought it sounded good, and then there are whiskies that feel like they had a reason to exist from the start. The new Oban 15 Port Cask Finish falls into th
St. Patrick's Day Starts With This Whiskey
St. Patrick's Day is still a few weeks out, but Jameson is already making its move. The Irish whiskey giant is putting a spotlight on one of its more interesting releases — Jameson Triple Triple — and honestly, it deserves a closer look before the green beer starts flowing. This isn't your stan
The Spirits Podcast That Goes Beyond the Medal
The spirits world has always had its share of awards. Shelves are lined with bottles wearing gold stickers like battle ribbons, and most drinkers have learned to tune them out. But a new podcast from The Tasting Alliance is trying to change the conversation — not by questioning the awards, but by a
Old Rasputin Meets American Single Malt Whisky
There are whisky releases, and then there are whisky releases that make you stop and pay attention. The latest drop from Virginia Distillery Company falls firmly into the second category. Working alongside North Coast Brewing Co., the team out of Lovingston, Virginia has put together something that
Copperworks x Pike Launch a Seattle-Wide Whiskey Trail
There are moments in the craft beverage world when everything lines up just right. The right people, the right recipe, the right amount of time. What came out of Seattle's waterfront district late in 2025 is exactly that kind of moment — a limited-edition American whiskey that has literally been de
How Trump's Tariffs Killed a $250M Bourbon Market
The numbers don't lie, and for the American whiskey industry, they're ugly. In just under a year, U.S. spirits exports to Canada have cratered by nearly 70%, wiping out what had long been one of the most reliable and lucrative overseas markets American distillers could count on. What was once a $25
Heaven Hill Uncorks Its Oldest Bourbon Yet
For decades, Heaven Hill Distillery has been one of those Kentucky institutions that serious whiskey drinkers respect without always talking about. Most people know the name through Evan Williams or Elijah Craig — solid, dependable bourbons that have earned their place on the shelf. But tucked behi