The 2026 WWA America crowned four rye whiskey standouts at its annual gala. Here are my judge’s tasting notes and why you should stock these whiskeys At the February 12, 2026, World Whiskies Awards ...

New Riff’s rye whiskey has stood out over the years. It’s made from a mashbill of 95 percent rye and 5 percent malted rye, kind of a unique twist on the classic MGP formula of 95 percent rye and five ...

Every month, we sift through loads of new releases — and older expressions that are new to us — and highlight the whiskeys that stand out the most. February 2026 was a great month, from barrel-proof ...

The rye category at the 2026 Denver International Spirits Competition made for an interesting read. Now in its 15th year, DISC judges spirits double-blind on a 100-point scale, with entries grouped by ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Twenty years ago, most people, myself included, didn’t think about rye whiskey very much. I remember ...

Welcome back to our monthly guide to all things whisk(e)y. Check out more in-depth looks at new whiskey releases here. We recently tasted Chicken Cock and Laird’s new collaboration, got a sip of ...

There’s a lot to choose from, but experts love these ryes and bourbons. Rittenhouse Rye is a popular pick among bartenders, as several say that the 100-proof whiskey is their preferred base for ...

A busy March brings many new releases, including a mesquite-smoked Bulleit bourbon, an ancient Heaven Hill, and a number of whiskeys featuring maturation in Garryana oak. ByFelipe Schrieberg, Former ...