Everything you need to know about whiskey
Guide
Whiskey is made on every continent, and each region leaves its mark on the spirit. Here is my guide to the world's great...
David Thornton
February 2, 2026
Guide
Up to 70% of a whiskey's final flavour comes from the barrel. After years of tasting whiskey at every stage of maturatio...
David Thornton
January 21, 2026
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The mash bill is the recipe behind every bourbon, and understanding it changed how I recommend whiskey entirely. Here is...
David Thornton
January 11, 2026
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The single malt versus blended debate has been raging for decades, and most of it is nonsense. Here is what actually mat...
David Thornton
January 8, 2026
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I have taught hundreds of people to taste whiskey, from nervous beginners to seasoned wine drinkers crossing over. Here ...
David Thornton
December 31, 2025
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Age statements are the most misunderstood numbers on a whiskey label. After a decade of explaining them to guests, here ...
David Thornton
December 17, 2025
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A whiskey label tells you almost everything you need to know before you buy — if you know how to read it. Here is how I ...
David Thornton
December 14, 2025
Guide
Bourbon and Scotch are the two great pillars of whiskey, and I have spent years behind the bar explaining the difference...
David Thornton
December 3, 2025
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Canadian whisky is the most underrated category in spirits. These five bottles prove that Canada produces whisky of genu...
David Thornton
November 25, 2025
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I have made thousands of Old Fashioneds behind the bar, and the whiskey you choose makes or breaks the drink. These are ...
David Thornton
November 17, 2025
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You do not need to spend a fortune to drink exceptional single malt Scotch. These ten bottles sit under a hundred dollar...
David Thornton
November 10, 2025
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Cask strength bourbon is whiskey without compromise — straight from barrel to bottle with nothing added and nothing take...
David Thornton
November 3, 2025