Despite the name, sour mash is a fermentation method used by most bourbon distilleries, not a description of how the whiskey ...

The whiskey industry carries a complicated legacy when it comes to Black Americans. For generations, enslaved people did the actual work of distilling—mashing grain, monitoring stills, aging ...

Did you know that all whiskey is technically made from beer? In fact, the mixture of yeast, water and grain (or mash) prior to distillation is even called “distiller’s beer.” But there are some ...

Even if you think you know an outcome, you still need to test it out. An idea is just a hypothesis until you have evidence. So it is in science, and so it is in farming. For Mike Swanson, who strives ...

Food & Wine / Ironroot Republic Distillery, WhistlePig Whiskey, Jeptha Creed Distillery As distilleries look to make the best products and stand out in a crowded field, one of whiskey’s newest ...

For many visitors, bourbon begins as a favorite cocktail or a neat pour shared with friends. But stepping inside a working distillery transforms that casual appreciation into a deeper understanding of ...