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Gold Rush

Honey syrup shines in this Whiskey Sour update.

  • story: Tatiana Bautista
  • photo: Lizzie Munro
Spirits

Is There Such a Thing as “Too Old” Bourbon?

The older the age statement, the higher the price. Yet skeptics wonder whether bourbon was ever really meant to be consumed past 25 years.

  • story: Brad Japhe
  • illustration: Andy Bourne
Spirits

Whiskey’s Unlikeliest Unicorn

After a quarter of a century, Blanton’s is finally getting its due.

  • story: Aaron Goldfarb
  • photo: Lizzie Munro
Cocktails

A Sleeper Steakhouse Cocktail Goes Viral

The Elmo Cola—a mix of Coke and vanilla-and-cherry-infused bourbon—has quickly become a regional sensation.

  • story: Robert Simonson
  • photo: Lizzie Munro
Cocktails

Mastering the Manhattan With Caitlin Laman

In “Masters of X,” we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Caitlin Laman breaks down her bold take on the timeless Manhattan.

  • story: Laurel Miller
  • photo: Jackie Rivas
Cocktails

Mastering the Mint Julep With Chris McMillian

In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Chris McMillian tackles the iconic Mint Julep.

  • story: Brad Thomas Parsons
  • photos: Randy P. Schmidt
Spirits

Do the Turkey Dew

The latest insider’s handshake? A Wild Turkey and Mountain Dew boilermaker.

  • story: Aaron Goldfarb
  • photo: Lizzie Munro
Spirits

The Best Sipping Whiskies at Any Price

The bourbons and ryes that topped our recent blind tasting, ranging in price from $50 to $500.

  • story: Punch Staff
  • photo: Lizzie Munro
Spirits

The “Private Labels” Ruling Whiskey’s Black Market

Today’s most respectable whiskey groups are decorating their private-barrel selections with homemade stickers—and turning a huge profit.

  • story: Aaron Goldfarb
  • photo: Lizzie Munro
Spirits

Is Heritage Corn Craft Whiskey’s Final Frontier?

Having tapped the bounty of heirloom grains, distillers are turning to the unexplored diversity of heritage corn to add nuance to their whiskeys.

  • story: Kara Newman
  • photo: Peter Frank Edwards
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The Resurgence of the Lion’s Tail

How a quirky Prohibition-era bourbon cocktail came to manifest on U.S. drink menus right now.

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