Bourbon’s spicier sister can now be found in every liquor store and at every bar. Here’s how to use it to your advantage in something besides a Sazerac or Manhattan.

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If you want a punchy, multifaceted whiskey for sipping neat, on a rock, or in a classic cocktail, you can’t go wrong with barrel proof rye. Picking the right bottle for drinking or gifting, however, ...

Rye is the one of the oldest whiskeys on record in North America, dating back to 1648 near Salem, Massachusetts, so it should come as no surprise that the world of rye whiskeys is vast. There are ...

The 2026 WWA America crowned four rye whiskey standouts at its annual gala. Here are my judge’s tasting notes and why you should stock these whiskeys At the February 12, 2026, World Whiskies Awards ...