Whiskey

With direct flights from the South to Dublin, exploring the country’s traditions, rich literary culture, and comforting eats is easier than ever

Strawberries. Basil. A kick of bourbon.

The baker and cookbook author blends chocolate and whiskey into one “big, beautiful, and bold cake”

Break out one of these bottles with bourbon-loving friends and you might surprise some folks

You’re not just imbibing. You’re imbibing for knowledge.

Robust whiskey, cranberry juice, and fresh orange power a punchy cool-weather cocktail

Wright Thompson on how the musician indulges his bourbon love

A sense of offbeat fun informs Nashville’s Fancypants and its cast of playful drinks—including this perfect summer-to-fall sipper

With Star Hill Farm Whisky, the distillery leans deep into the grain for its first new mash bill in seventy years

A series of intimate gatherings in Southern tastemakers’ homes

Kentucky may be the bourbon mecca, but these past Made in the South Award honorees from across the region are true brown-water wonders

While taking over a D.C. watering hole, Irish barman Oisin Kelly shares a favorite tipple

This bourbon cocktail from the Garden & Gun Club plays a perfect melody on the palate

A pioneer in the industry, Marci Palatella and her Pure Antique took best-of-the-best honors at this year’s massive San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Standout Volunteer State distillers are making up for lost time

These bottles proved they can hang with the big boys at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Distillers in search of distinctive flavors are experimenting with heirloom and locally grown ingredients in their bourbons and other whiskeys. These recent releases bring a taste of place.

In spite of—or maybe because of—the state’s challenges for whiskey makers, Texas is producing some truly distinctive pours

From vast libraries to a vintage emporium, these recently opened bars keep bourbon front and center

Unforgettable moments with the South’s favorite spirit