American Whiskey - Page 4
What is bourbon made fromBourbon is the classic American whiskey, distinguished by its specific production requirements and geographic origins. To be legally labeled as bourbon, the spirit must adhere to several criteria, namely that…
5 introductory whiskies to tryIntroducing someone to the world of whisky can be a delightful journey, offering a range of flavours and experiences. For beginners, it’s often best to start with whiskies that are…
American whiskey heritage: discovering the distilling tradition of bourbon and ryeFollowing on from our Short History of Scotch Whisky, today, we’re taking a look at another country with a rich whiskey heritage… America. The country’s most prominent styles, bourbon and…
Is Jack Daniel’s bourbon?It has to be the biggest question in American whiskey: is Jack Daniel’s a type of bourbon? The two are often confused. The short answer is, no, Jack Daniel’s is…
The rise and fall and rise again of rye whiskeyRye whiskey is having a bit of a moment these days. It’s now not only made in its heartlands in America and Canada but there are great rye whiskeys being…
How to start a whisky collectionWhen I first got into whisky, I would buy a bottle, finish it, and then buy another. But there comes a point in every whisky lover’s voyage of discovery when…
Whisky is a spirit as rich in history as it is in flavour. Its origins are shrouded in the mists of time, with roots stretching back to the ancient Celtic…
If you’ve ever seen photos of a traditional dunnage warehouse, or even seen a whisky cask or barrel used as a bit of chic (read: hipster) decor, you may have…
Jack Daniel’s Distillery: beyond Old No.7You all know Jack Daniel’s. You’ve all, almost certainly, tasted its flagship product Old No.7. There’s something to be said for producing the world’s best-selling whiskey*. But there’s more to…
Tasting Evan Williams, Elijah Craig and other Heaven Hill whiskeysThe other day we were having a conversation here at Master of Malt about good value whiskey, as we often do. One thing we all agreed is that you get…
Berry Bros The Collective #1: The Pioneers whiskies (and more) are here!We’re celebrating independent bottlers all this week and next here at Master of Malt. And they don’t come any more prestigious than Berry Bros. & Rudd. It’s been selling wines…
Ten American whiskeys to celebrate the 4 JulyIt’s time to chuck some tea in the river, mutter darkly about ‘redcoats’ and buy an enormous pick-up truck because American independence day is on the horizon. Yea haw! Or…
Restoring Peerless Whiskey to KentuckyThere are two main chapters to the story of Peerless Distillery. The first starred Henry Kraver, your classic early Kentucky bourbon pioneer. After he purchased the brand in 1899, he…
The story behind the revival of James E. Pepper WhiskeyThe name James E. Pepper is recognisable to most fans of American whiskey. But Amir Peay’s may be less familiar, even though he’s the reason why you’re able to purchase whiskey…
Diageo’s biggest winners and losers in 2018Diageo has done its sums and presented the results of its 2018 financial year – we’ve had a good ol’ nosey to see how its brands performed. Get ready for…
The Nightcap: 13 JulyFriday the 13th might be unlucky for some, but not if you follow the world of booze! It’s been an action-packed week, and we have the glorious highlights right here,…
