A formal culinary exploration is called a tasting (think wine tasting or cake tasting), so it stands to reason that you would assume the most important sense at a whiskey tasting is, well, taste.

Despite what you might think, tasting whisky is more than simply taking a big gulp, swallowing it, and exclaiming to your mates that it “sure is smooth”. In reality, it’s a subtle art. You want to ...

Japanese whisky is a light, smooth liquor made with malted barley and other various ingredients. Unlike other types of whiskey, it has a delicate, floral taste that oozes refinement. As such, it has ...

Glass of whisky cognac or bourbon in ornamental glass next to a vinatge wooden barrel on a rustic wood and dark background. Whiskey is more than just a blend of grains and water. It is a spirit that ...

Wayne Curtis is a New Orleans-based writer who has covered liquor, cocktail, bars and spirits history for the past two decades. He's the author of "And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in ...

The IWSC, a globally recognized judging of spirit excellence, has unveiled its 2024 Whiskies of the Year. This collection of 10 top-ranked whiskies, offers a unique taste of the world’s best whiskies.