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The TTB has announced the new style designation for American single-malt whiskey—an achievement years in the making, and one that distillers expect to open new doors.

The cofounder and head distiller of Baltimore Spirits discusses their approach to producing distinctive rye whiskeys—such as the award-winning Epoch—as well as other unusual spirits, from a pechuga-inspired apple brandy to a smoked-tea whiskey collab with Ja Rule.

In a region better known for its characterful beers, an after-dinner schnaps is an important piece of the hospitality, as small distillers carry on family traditions and tap into the local bounty.

This classic cocktail is perfect for warding off the winter woes, or for just warming up.

Understanding the reactions that occur in a barrel can help distillers get the most from their cellar environment and cask choices.

She’s not one for hard and fast rules, instead employing the deep strategies of fine fragrance makers and molecular gastronomy chefs to understand the chemical underpinnings of the layered, nuanced aroma and flavor compounds in her spirits.

Small producers are finding ways to offer alcohol-free options that more closely match the flavor intensity and mouthfeel of traditional products.

At their state’s first carbon-neutral distillery, two brothers are tapping into their family’s history, bringing a pea-based spirit out of Soviet times and into the 21st century.

There are multiple ways to accomplish the critical task of measuring alcohol content in the distillery. Here are four newer methods that are gaining popularity.

Hosts Sydney Jones and Molly Troupe recount some of the most intriguing and thought-provoking episodes of the past year, discuss developments such as the American Single Malt designation, and look toward what 2025 has in store.

Distillers south of the border are tapping into a diverse palette of botanical flavors to create uniquely Mexican expressions.

Industry members weigh in on the word “moonshine,” its evolving meaning in the American distilling world, and the propriety of using it on legally produced spirits.

Whether whimsical or warming, festive cocktails can be a great addition to winter celebrations.

The senior spirits blender at Sydney's award-winning Archie Rose shares his perspectives on sensory analysis, blending, and producing distinctive spirits with Australia’s ingredients and climate.

While smaller vessels can speed up certain types of aging reactions, the results are uneven among different aspects of maturation. Let’s look closer at what’s happening inside those barrels.

Spirits that feature foraged ingredients offer unique flavors while appealing to locally minded drinkers.

This Arkansas farm distillery infuses its award-winning spirits with a family history and hometown heroism, earning it a national spotlight.

Cocktail kits, premixes, premium RTDs, and gift boxes can help provide an extra revenue stream for independent distilleries.

Over her 30+ years at Jack Daniel’s, Sherrie Moore served in a variety of roles, from working in the visitor’s center in the mid-70s through stints as chemist, processing manager, warehousing manager, and more before retiring as director of whiskey production. Now, she works with spirits brands in a consulting capacity, sharing the knowledge she built over decades of bust-and-boom producing whiskey for one of the world’s largest brands.

Properly gauging ethanol in a distilled spirit is essential to ensuring proper reporting and avoiding heavy fines from the TTB.