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Distillations • LEAD A MORE SPIRITED LIFE

Chicago, My Kind of (Whisky) Town • Long famous for its drinking scene, the Windy City is better than ever

Hot Shots • Warm up with these cold-weather cocktails

Ginger, Complex Comfort Spice • This savory/sweet flavor appears frequently in whisky

Tangy, Salty Savories • Olives prepare the palate, and pair nicely with whisky

Lifting a Dram on Whisky’s Home Turf • 10 great whisky bars to visit in Scotland

Totes in Fashion • Bring your best whiskies wherever you go with these stylish bottle carriers

Understanding Yeast • The key that opens the door to making alcohol

The Ultimate French Comfort Food • Cassoulet with whisky is a winning winter combo

Complex and Elegant

Sweet or Sour? • Drilling down on the differences between the mash styles

Chocolate Delight • Stout cask finishes add rich and tasty flavors to whisky

Hit Your Sweet Spot • Dollars to doughnuts, you’ll love these whisky pairings

The Do’s of Doughnut Pairing

American Rarity • Michter’s continues to set new records at auction

Drams, Tartans, and Toasts in New York • Keepers of the Quaich hold a scotch whisky banquet in the Big Apple

Move Along. Nothing to See Here

Spoiler Alert

Winterized

Top 20 2024 • The Most Exciting Whiskies of the Year

The Tasting Panel

DISTILLING IN THE BLOOD • Whiskey making in Kentucky is often very much a family affair

The Beams

THE BEAM FAMILY REUNION

The Russells

The Samuels

The Calls

MAKING Great Whiskey WITHOUT DISTLLING A DROP • America’s best non-distillers are creating some magical expressions—here’s how they do it

BLENDING HOUSE WHISKEYS TO TRY

WHISKIES WITHOUT BORDERS • For some North American distillers, inspiration and identity come from faraway places

Ocean Voyages Far and Wide

Border-Defying Whiskies to Try

FORT COLLINS A WHISKY LOVER’S TOWN • Six whiskey distilleries are among its many attractions

Patrón’s Many Expressions • A longtime leader in luxury tequila, Patrón offers a broad array of flavor

5 Patrón Tequilas to Try

THE INTERVIEWS

Spirits Releases

BUYING GUIDE

Editors’ Choice

ABOUT THE BUYING GUIDE

Buying Guide

FOCUS ON Boann Distillery

Collectibles

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THE MANHATTAN ELEVATING THE CLASSICS • The Manhattan has long been the gold standard of classic cocktails, known for its perfect balance of sweet vermouth, bitters, and whiskey. When made with Maker’s Mark 46®, this iconic drink is elevated to new heights. The finishing process with seared French oak staves amplifies Maker’s Mark 46®’s rich notes of caramel and vanilla, making it an ideal match for the smooth, bittersweet profile of the Manhattan. With its bold yet balanced character, Maker’s Mark 46® adds modern complexity to this timeless cocktail, giving it a deeper, more robust flavor.

THE OLD FASHIONED ELEVATING THE CLASSICS • The most classic cocktail ever created means there’s no real “right” way to make it (though many will argue their way is best). Essentially just whiskey, sugar, and bitters, the Old Fashioned leaves lots of room to tweak it to one’s desired flavor profile. The one thing you won’t have to tweak, however, is the Knob Creek® Bourbon. Its bold spiciness with undertones of vanilla and oak sets a perfect base for...