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, ...

There’s an old story in the whiskey world: Before trucks and bottling lines, all American whiskey was aged and shipped in barrels, soaking up flavor as it sloshed down the Mississippi River.

Mark Twain once said, “too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” Given the dominance of whiskey in the present drinking culture, we have to agree with old Samuel ...

No, it doesn't make sense when you say you love bourbon but hate whiskey. Ben Pruchnie / Alamy Stock Photo We’ve all heard it before, whether on television or in the movies, at the bar, or among ...

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, many will indulge in distilled alcohol whiskey. But some newcomers to brown liquor are not aware of the simple difference between "whiskey" and "whisky." Whiskey ...

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. A ...

For the newcomer, American whiskey and Canadian whisky often feel like they’re cut from the same cloth. And they kind of are… but they also kind of aren’t. The United States and Canada share vast ...

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 ...

When it comes to high rye bourbon supremacy, should you reach for Bulleit or Russell's Reserve? Two titans face off in this ...

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s spelled whisky or whiskey, you’re not alone. Both spellings are correct — it just ...