The comforting allure of mashed potatoes is a cornerstone of the quintessential American Thanksgiving spread. As the table is laden with a gleaming turkey, for mashed potato lovers, it's not the bird ...

Sweet and sour mashes exert a powerful influence of whiskey’s aroma and flavor profile. Here’s a deep dive into how a mash shapes a bourbon and how to find your perfect whiskey.

As I walked into the warehouse, the fresh barrels offered hints of oak and caramel. A ham swung from the rafters, giving a sweet pork smell, but it was what didn’t sniffle the olfactory that caught my ...

“Our new make distillate, using the sweet mash process, is bright and clean with beautiful bursts of tropical fruit notes,” Smith said. “After time in a barrel, this ultimately becomes a soft, complex ...

Each May, to mark Ardbeg Day, the Ardbeg distillery releases a special expression of their range of peat-heavy and smoke-infused Scottish whiskies. The 2025 expression celebrates Islay’s iconic Fèis ...

Old Forester’s 2025 Birthday Bourbon marks its 25th release with a first-ever sweet mash production, resulting in a more complex flavor profile. The 12-year-old bourbon was bottled at 92 proof from ...

David Thomas Tao is an NYC-based spirits reviewer, writer, entrepreneur, and Tony-nominated producer. A Kentucky native, Kentucky Colonel, and Forbes 30 Under 30 listmaker, his passion for drinks ...