Bourbon Know-How

Charred barrels, Prohibition, no Prohibition, Jack Nicholson, Pappygate: a timeline of two centuries of bourbon history and lore

The answer is more science than art—but a tip from bartenders will up your ice aesthetic, anyway.

Master taster Melissa Rift on getting to know a new bourbon: “Meet yourself where you are”

A few thoughts—and some science—on the proper care and handling of good bourbon

Clarifying several persistent stories around the South’s favorite spirit

Know your “single barrel” from your “small batch,” your “age statement” from your “angel’s share”