When Compass Box launched in 2000, it was the first commercial producer of a blended grain whisky. Its inaugural blend, Hedonism, was also the first whisky to feature a woman on its label. The blend’s ...

As such, single grain scotch can contain a variety of cereals and grains. The ‘blended' category of scotch whisky is, rather confusingly, divided into three parts: blended grain scotch whisky ...

Blended scotch whisky has made an impressive comeback in the United States. The quality of blended scotch as a category declined so much throughout the 20th century that by the time the market ...

The “double-double” process consists of a few key steps: Grain and malt whisky are aged separately, blended together, and then aged again in casks. That blend is then finished in different ...

Interested in getting into Scotch whisky? Misinformation has long caused some people to feel intimidated and avoid the iconic ...

The best Irish whiskeys are celebrated for their smoothness and sweetness—particularly during the St. Patrick's Day season.

Scots dominate the blended whiskey game, but the Japanese craft unique, exquisitely-crafted sips — Suntory to Hibiki, all ...

A blended whisky, conversely, is a mix of some mature malts, along with some very young grain whisky. As with wine, it takes time to get to know the complexities and personalities of different ...

In the U.S., Irish whiskey has long been overshadowed by bourbon and scotch, but that's starting to change. Complex and delicious, here are our favorite cutting-edge Irish whiskeys to try right now.

When Compass Box launched in 2000, it was the first commercial producer of a blended grain whisky. Its inaugural blend, Hedonism, was also the first whisky to feature a woman on its label.