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The New Era of Aging

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Distillations • LEAD A MORE SPIRITED LIFE

Houston, The Whisky Has Landed • America’s Space City has some top-flight whisky bars

Raising the Braising Bar • Try braising for a rich and whisky-friendly meal

Spanish Spice

Deep Diving • Great dive bars for whisky lovers

All About European Oak • American oak’s cousin imparts sweetness, spice

Sweet as Honey • Make a beeline for these spring cocktails

Your Honey Matters • How to choose which honey to use in your whisky cocktails

Staving Grace • Barrel stave finishing has produced some high scorers

Salmon en Papillote • A seafood delight, paired beautifully with whiskey

Peat In Peril? • Scotland has proposed ending the sale of peat

Blowing Off Steam • Rethinking the Boilermaker, a whisky classic

The World’s Most Mysterious Still • Once a fixture, the three-chamber still is rare today

Peach, Apple, and Cherry, Oh My! • Fruitwood is an underappreciated approach to finishing

Collecting for Beginners • The auction market isn’t just for high-rollers

In Praise of Just Plain Bourbon

Glass Half Full

Whisky and Cigars: Kindred Spirits

I’ll Have Seconds, Thanks

Climbing the Age Ladder • Bourbon makers have gone far beyond the traditional limits of aging

Notable Ultra-Aged Bourbons

The Sweet Spot • 12-year-old bourbons are a fun place to start super-aged exploring

Peak Maturity • The secrets behind scotch whisky’s aging methods

Well Aged

Your Favorite Year • Vintage-dated bottlings are a rare, fun treat

Point of Entry • The low-entry proof method is a maturation game-changer

Symphonies of SCOTCH • Single malt scotch takes blending skill, but blends are far more complex

Two Routes to Enjoying Blended Scotch

INDIA’S SINGLE MALT MASTERS • Although few in number, Indian single malts are consistent winners

10 INDIAN WHISKIES TO TRY

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Tequila • A GUIDE FOR WHISKY LOVERS

Day Drinking Star • Blanco shines in brunch cocktails

Tequila at the Table • Pairing ideas for your favorite Mexican dishes

Packing Heat • High-proof tequilas kick the flavors up a notch

Baking With Agave • Tips for using Mexico’s signature spirit in desserts

The Secret to Storing Tequila • Here’s how to keep your agave in peak condition

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