Recent Whiskey News

In the heart of Illinois farmland, a family-run operation is proving that the best whiskey starts right in the dirt. Whiskey Acres Distilling Company, nestled on a longstanding farm in DeKalb, just snagged the Best-in-State award for Illinois at the Heartland Whiskey Competition—for the second time

In the world of American whiskey, where tradition meets bold innovation, one release has just claimed the crown for 2025. Bourbon Podcast, a go-to source for guys who appreciate a good pour after a long day, has named Jack Daniel's 14 Year Tennessee Whiskey as its Whiskey of the Year. This isn't ju

In the rugged heart of Washington's Methow Valley, a small distillery is making big waves in the spirits world. Last Chance Distilling, a newcomer that swung open its doors back in May 2024, just snagged the top prize in a tough competition that's all about showcasing the best booze from the Pacifi

In the world of whiskey, few things get folks talking like a fresh round of awards from the International Wine and Spirits Competition. This event has been handing out honors for top-notch spirits and wines since way back in 1969, spotlighting the standouts in an industry that's grown massive. Bour

In the world of whiskey, where tradition often reigns supreme, a new guard is making waves right here on home soil. The Beverage Testing Institute, known for its no-nonsense blind tastings over the years, has put together its first American Single Malt Whiskey Hall of Fame. This isn't some flash-in

In the world of American whiskey, few things stir up more excitement than a bold new release that grabs the top spot from the experts. That's exactly what happened when Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye was crowned Whisky Advocate's 2025 Whisky of the Year. This isn't just another award—it's a game-c

When it comes to bourbon, not every bottle makes the cut year after year. But the Beverage Testing Institute, a top-notch group that's been judging spirits blind for decades, just rolled out its first Bourbon Hall of Fame. These aren't one-hit wonders—they're the heavy hitters that rack up platinum

In the world of American spirits, where bold flavors and rich histories collide, one bottle has risen above the pack to claim top honors for 2025. VinePair , after sipping through countless whiskeys, crowned Old Potrero California Cellar Series #3: Gundlach Bundschu Gewürztraminer Finish as thei

Every year the spirits world throws a big fancy party in San Francisco where the real heavy hitters show up — master distillers, buyers, writers, and a few hundred folks who just love a good drink. They blind-taste thousands of bottles, argue late into the night, and finally hand out the awards tha

Deep in the rolling hills of southern Indiana, just a stone’s throw from the Kentucky line, a little outfit called Starlight Distillery just pulled off something most people thought was impossible. They took a bourbon finished in rare Japanese Mizunara oak, priced it at around 150 bucks, and walked