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
Do the Turkey Dew
The latest insider’s handshake? A Wild Turkey and Mountain Dew boilermaker.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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
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
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
Take Your Time
Built on a bourbon base, this spin on a buck gets its spicy kick from Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, while mango syrup acts as the sweetener and Topo Chico…
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Tour a Collection of Prohibition-Era “Medicinal” Whiskey
For a select number of distilleries, whiskey production never stopped during Prohibition.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Tour a Collection of Gallon-Sized Vintage Bourbon Bottles
Two Kentucky collectors have amassed a stockpile of rare, jumbo-sized bourbon bottles, including those from W.L. Weller and Old Fitzgerald.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photos: Victor Sizemore
How Foursquare Became the Pappy of Rum
Richard Seale’s vision of affordably priced, “honest rum” has created a frenzy within the spirits world.
- story: Matt Pietrek
- photo: Gayle Seale
How Whiskey Geeks Are Recreating Rare Four Roses Bourbons
Turns out, all it takes is a little detective work to blend your own $900 limited edition bourbon.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photo: Lizzie Munro
