Bourbon Thrives in a Post-Pappy Era
In the final installment of a three-part series, Aaron Goldfarb examines the last decade, a period of single-barrel madness and craft whiskey’s coming of age.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photo: Raphaelle Macaron
The Birth of the Bourbon Hype Machine
In the second installment of a three-part series, Aaron Goldfarb examines the early 2000s, when the push toward higher proofs and limited-edition releases built the modern marketplace as we know…
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- illustration: Raphaelle Macaron
Who Is Bourbon For?
A wave of Black-led groups is challenging the archetypal image of the bourbon enthusiast, and charting a new future for the category along the way.
- story: Yolanda Evans
- illustration: Nick Hensley
The Coronation of Pappy Van Winkle
In the first installment of a three-part series, Aaron Goldfarb examines the 1990s, when “small batch” became synonymous with prestige and the modern bourbon craze began in earnest.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- illustration: Raphaelle Macaron
Gold Rush
Honey syrup shines in this Whiskey Sour update.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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
Whiskey’s Unlikeliest Unicorn
After a quarter of a century, Blanton’s is finally getting its due.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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
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
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
