One of the most commonly held misconceptions about Scotch whisky is that all of them are smoky. That’s far from the case: Scotland is home to whiskies that are crafted in a wide range of styles, from ...

"Our Islay barley works exceptionally well with high phenol levels, and Octomore 15.3 balances intense peat smoke with our cereal forward, malt-sugar spirit," says Hannett. "Contrary to popular belief ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Robb Report may receive an affiliate commission. The Wall Collection is a new whisky series from Laphroaig ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. If ...

Peat is one of those terms that pops up often in whisky conversations, especially when discussing scotch. But what exactly is peat, and how does it shape the flavor of the whisky you’re sipping? Let’s ...

Toby Ann Halamka receives funding from the CERES (Climate, Energy and Carbon in Ancient Earth Systems) UKRI grant at the University of Bristol. Mike Vreeken does not work for, consult, own shares in ...

Brother Justus Distillery was founded in 2014 by Phil Steger in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The brand is named after Brother Justus, a local Benedictine monk who was a legendary moonshiner during ...

The brand is known for its reliance on peat smoke, but these new bottles experiment with different flavors, too. Bruichladdich’s Octomore series is known for being extremely smoky. But for the 2024 ...