Recent Whiskey Rye Articles

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

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

The Bourbon Bandit’s Secret List of 5 Rare Whiskeys Ok so there is a dude who’s basically living every whiskey lover’s dream. Chris Warrick, a regular guy who stumbled into the world of bourbon after a random distillery visit, has turned into a full-on whiskey hoarder—500 bottles strong!

25 Must-Taste Whiskeys for Your Lifetime List From iconic classics like Johnnie Walker Blue Label to cult favorites like Pappy Van Winkle and even controversial choices like Fireball, this list comprises the essential bottles every whiskey enthusiast should experience at least once. Whil

10 Whiskeys I Always Keep Around Whiskey lovers know the joy of a well-stocked shelf, where each bottle tells a story of flavor, craft, and occasion. Regardless of the occasion, my collection of ten go-to whiskeys strikes a balance between variety and reliability. Here’s a peek at the bo

Deep in the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania, where corn and rye once fueled both stills and rebellion, a state senator is pushing to give the Commonwealth something it’s never had: an official state spirit. Republican Senator Camera Bartolotta from the 46th District wants Pennsylvania Rye Whi

Deep in the rugged landscapes of the American Southwest, where family traditions run as strong as the spirits they inspire, a new whiskey is making waves. Smokeye Hill Whiskey, a name that's been turning heads with its top-shelf bourbons, has just stepped into uncharted territory. For the first tim

The bottle sits on the shelf like it’s been waiting for the right guy to notice it. Old Overholt just dropped a 12-year-old cask-strength rye, and it’s the kind of pour that makes a man stop scrolling his phone and lean in closer. Distilled back in the spring of 2013, this whiskey spent over a deca

In the heart of Kentucky's rolling hills, where the air carries the faint whisper of history and the sharp tang of fermenting grains, Buffalo Trace Distillery has long been a quiet force in the world of American whiskey. It's the kind of place that doesn't shout its achievements but lets the liquid

In the rolling hills of Lynchburg, Tennessee, where the air hangs heavy with the scent of charred oak and history, Jack Daniel's has always been more than just a name on a bottle. It's a ritual, a shared story passed down over campfires and back porches, the kind of thing that sticks with you after