As secondary barrel finishes for American whiskey became commonplace across all the major producers and craft distilleries in recent years, I feel like there has been a push-pull relationship between ...

When it comes to “toasted barrel finished” bourbon or rye whiskey, one name dominates the conversation — Michter’s. Michter’s spearheaded the movement nearly 10 years ago with the release of their ...

Whiskey trends come and whiskey trends go. But one trend that’s been arguably the hottest in the industry for the past several years — and which shows no signs of slowing down — is the use of toasted ...

According to Heaven Hill, the namesake of Elijah Craig is the person responsible for introducing the practice of charring a barrel before aging whiskey, which is now a legal requirement for bourbon ...

The award rounded out a strong performance for Heaven Hill Distillery, whose Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Rye likewise received a Gold Medal. David Thomas Tao is an NYC-based spirits reviewer, ...

American rye whiskey is in full revival, wowing enthusiasts and judges with bold spice and depth. At the 2025 BevTest, 12 gold medal winners led the charge. All are worth a taste. American rye whiskey ...

BevTest’s new Hall of Fame spotlights six iconic American rye whiskeys. Multi-year, perennial medalists that show just how innovative and ambitious American whiskey has become. Rye used to be the ...