WHISKEY 101

Everything You Need to Know About Proof in Whiskey

Proof is a statistic that many whiskey drinkers pay a lot of attention to. But what does it actually mean besides how much alcohol you'll find in a bottle?

Interview

Master Distiller Drew Kulsveen Is Planning a Long Future for Willett

We spoke to the master distiller for Kentucky’s biggest “it” bourbon about legendary bottles, growth during an industry downturn, and how hospitality matters more than production.

Spirits

African Agave Spirits and Rum are Ready For The Spotlight

African distilleries have been making gin for years, but the newer agave spirits and rum produced on the continent offer another unique take on the region's local flavors.

Whiskey

A Field Guide to Reading a Whiskey Label

There’s a lot of information to be found on a whiskey bottle’s label, so here's a guide on how to decipher what it all means.

Everyday Drinking

The Best Bottles of Whiskey Commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary

America is 250 years old this July 4, and there is plenty of whiskey to drink that marks the occasion.

Week in Wine & Whiskey

The Week in Wine and Whiskey: June 19

Bourbon

At Bardstown Bourbon Company, Dan Callaway Is Defining the Modern Era of American Whiskey Blending

Bardstown Bourbon Company has become a major contract distiller while simultaneously creating innovative blends, crafting unique cask finishes, and releasing its own in-house-distilled whiskey. Master blender Dan Callaway spoke to The Unicorn Review about how the distillery balances all of these steps.

Week in Wine & Whiskey

The Week in Wine and Whiskey: June 12