Legendary Kentucky bourbon distillery Heaven Hill really put the “limited” in their limited-edition 85th Anniversary Bourbon. They only released a single barrel’s worth of whiskey. It was the latest rare release from the distillery, and likely the rarest whiskey of 2020. In short: It’s a one-time-only release with a very limited volume of liquid to go around. Behind the Scenes of This Rare Release The 13-year-old single-barrel bourbon was … [Read more...]

When you’re used to clear ice floating in your cocktails at bars and restaurants, the milky-centered cubes deposited from your freezer just doesn’t cut it when bartending at home. But there’s another more villainous reason those cloudy crescents from your freezer should be avoided: They can alter the flavor of your drink. We’re not just talking about odd odors from your freezer either (though you should clean that). Cloudy ice can have impurities … [Read more...]

Bob Dylan has released the second edition of his Heaven’s Door Bootleg Series whiskey this winter—warming up the season with Bootleg Vol. II; it’s tropical, with a rum finish. Dylan’s whiskey brand released in 2018, debuting three sourced whiskeys including a rye and a bourbon. We were fans of those tasty bottles (even though they were a little typical). Since then, he’s been busy getting weird in the best way … [Read more...]

Buffalo Trace capped off the bourbon world’s 2020 rare releases with one of the quirkiest bottles we’ve seen in years: Buffalo Trace 1980. It’s actually one of three rare spirits released within Last Drop Distillers’ “2020 Autumn Collection.” The rare spirits brand is owned by Sazerac, the same parent company as Buffalo Trace distillery.     It’s unusual to hear of a bourbon being released 40 years after it was barreled. But this isn’t a … [Read more...]

Want to learn more about two of our favorite whiskies? We’ve got you covered. Men’s Journal’s Whiskey Wednesday Live is taking a virtual trip to Scotland on December 16 for a guided tasting of two of our favorite Dewar’s whiskies. The event will be co-hosted by longtime Dewar’s Brand Ambassador Gabriel Cardarella—a 10-year veteran of the brand—and spirits expert Elliott Clark, better known on Instagram as Apartment Bartender. Elliott Clark, … [Read more...]

Todd Snyder isn’t getting into the whiskey game, but he’s definitely bringing it some style with a new denim jacket, made in collaboration with Legent Bourbon. The Best Bourbons of 2020 Read article According to the brands, this one-of-a-kind jacket “redefines denim, a classic American staple, using the finest whiskey-hued Japanese woven fabric. Produced on old shuttle looms in Okayama and cut and sewn in the … [Read more...]

A lot of beloved distilleries are releasing some of the most coveted bottles of the year right now as fall begins. Depending on state distribution, that means that a lot of great whiskeys are available now, or about to be on shelves for a short time. From well-known staples like Old Forester Birthday Bourbon to some relative newcomers like the Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing series, it’s a packed field every fall. What’s more, some bourbons like … [Read more...]

Buffalo Trace announced this week the imminent availability of the most-coveted bourbon in the country: Pappy Van Winkle. The bottles of this much-beloved liquor are already shipping, and will be on sale next month. The 50 Best Whiskeys in the World We found your new favorite bottle. Read article 2020 isn’t exactly the same as past years, with pandemic conditions creating a lot of shipping and shopping … [Read more...]

Summer comes to an end at different times in different places—and at different times for different people. Seasonal transitions can pose some problems, particularly when trying to slap together a no-hassle cocktail or two. So we did the work for you with three easy whiskey cocktails. 20 Cocktail Recipes Every Man Should Know How to Make From a classic martini to the perfect Manhattan, there are a few key … [Read more...]

Summer comes to an end at different times in different places—and at different times for different people. Seasonal transitions can pose some problems, particularly when trying to slap together a no-hassle cocktail or two. So we did the work for you with three easy whiskey cocktails. 20 Cocktail Recipes Every Man Should Know How to Make From a classic martini to the perfect Manhattan, there are a few key drinks you … [Read more...]

Buffalo Trace has another Blanton’s surprise for the U.S. market coming later this year: It’s bringing another international-only expression of the beloved bourbon to the domestic market with Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel. Straight from the Barrel (colloquially known as SFTB) is an uncut and unfiltered version of the whiskey Americans typically know as a 93-proof, citrusy bourbon they can never find. SFTB is non-chill filtered, and bottled … [Read more...]

Old Forester’s 2020 release of its much-beloved Birthday Bourbon is just days away. This year’s bottle is one of the more unusual releases in recent years, and we’re surprised to say that that is a very good thing. The 50 Best Whiskeys in the World We found your new favorite bottle. Read article Birthday Bourbon, as it’s commonly known, is released every year to commemorate the birthday of Old Forester … [Read more...]

Michter’s annual release of 10-Year Single Barrel whiskeys is often one of the best things to look forward to for mid-market limited editions, but this year it’s outdone itself. The 2020 release of 10-Year Bourbon and 10-Year Rye leaves Michter’s with a couple of home runs. Michter’s highest-end releases (including the 10, 20, 25, and Celebration bottlings) are well known among collectors for exceptional excellence, and it’s something you can … [Read more...]

After just a year on the market, the accolades keep piling up for Dewar’s Double Double line of blended whiskies. Last month, the 32-year-old version in the Dewar’s line won “Whisky of the Year” from a spirits competition called the International Whisky Competition. Dewar’s Double Double line of whiskies is the most recent premium addition to the portfolio of one of the world’s most storied blended scotch brands. Over the last 14 months, it has … [Read more...]

The new Double Cask scotch whisky releases from The Macallan are incredible sequels to a modest but promising 2016 release. Double Cask 15 and 18 are bigger, better instant classics. Before we can talk about these new bottles, we need to discuss the Double Cask line, and how it compares to Macallan’s other bottles. Here's the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey Read article Macallan has been known for … [Read more...]

A new release of Old Tub bourbon is reinventing the brand with an applause-worthy twist and a laudable price point. But before we get to what’s great about this whiskey, we should probably address the question on most minds: What, exactly, is Old Tub? Even the nerdiest bourbon fans will probably have to kick-start the backup hard drive to get to memories of Old Tub bourbon. The 140-year-old brand was among the first whiskeys ever produced by the … [Read more...]

One of the best deals in peated scotch today is Laphroaig’s annual limited edition Cairdeas series (pronounced “car-chuss” and meaning friendship in gaelic). This year’s “Port and Wine Casks” edition delivers proudly on a growing dynasty of tasty releases. The 50 Best Whiskeys in the World We found your new favorite bottle. Cairdeas has a few things worth admiration, even amid … [Read more...]

Wild Turkey is once again reaching into the archives to create something new with this year’s 17-year-old, bottled-in-bond release of Master’s Keep. This is not the first time Wild Turkey has hit the archives for inspiration. Master’s Keep (which started in 2015) has been a showcase for innovation, with a hint of nostalgia. This year’s Master’s Keep “Bottled in Bond” is a new take on a bottle released in 2007: Wild Turkey American … [Read more...]

The newest addition to the Weller Kentucky straight bourbon family is as delicious as it is in demand. The new Single Barrel whiskey is hitting shelves in June as a promised annual release whiskey—meaning that, barring interruption, we’ll only be seeing this once a year. And coming out just once a year is going to make finding this whiskey even harder than it already would have been. While the attention on Weller as a coveted whiskey (its … [Read more...]

Post Malone has entered the celebrity wine market with a French rosé debuting next month. Maison No. 9, which is so named after Post’s favorite tarot card, the Nine of Swords, is an affordably priced rosé made in partnership between Malone, James Morrissey of Global Brand Equities, and music manager Dre London. The Wine Guy: How to Drink Like A Pro Malone and friends worked with acclaimed winemaker Alexis Cornu (whose wines hold … [Read more...]

American whiskey culture is in a golden age of experimentation. In the last decade, we’ve seen (and drank) whiskeys aged in rare woods, and in barrels that formerly held everything from wine to tequila. But whiskey may have found its next great trend: stout cask finishing. Distilleries are always looking for new things to try. Even the most spartan brands have launched experimental releases in recent years. But while some experiments haven’t been … [Read more...]