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The 10 Best High-Proof Rye Whiskeys in 2024

Proving that a higher ABV can bring out more character

How Scotch Distilleries Are Experimenting With Rye

There’s a history of rye in Scotland’s whiskies, but distillers need to overcome outdated regulations and ingrained perceptions

5 Very Expensive Rye Whiskeys Worth the Price (and a Couple That Aren’t)

If you can swing it, these bottles deserve a place on your shelf

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This January

Between Teeling, Bushmills and Waterford, it’s looking like a good year for Irish whiskey

The Best Rye Whiskeys of 2023

The majority are American, but the winner hails from across the pond

The 6 Best Single Barrel Rye Whiskeys to Drink Right Now

These options from Michter’s, Jack Daniel’s and Knob Creek offer bold and unique flavors

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This December

Bardstown and Starward embrace beer cask maturation. Plus, new releases from Dewar’s, WhistlePig, Westward and more.

A Complete Guide to New York City’s Distilleries

Prohibition obliterated The Big Apple's distilleries. But a century later, they are back and better than ever.

What Are the Regional Styles of American Rye Whiskey?

Some distilleries still root their whiskey in provenance and history, but the regional designations may be fading into the past

The 6 Best Things We Tried at WhiskyFest

The 2023 edition of Whisky Advocate’s annual spirits fete featured a ton of distillery exclusives and up-and-coming brands

10 Best Rye Whiskeys Under $100

These ryes won’t break the bank but offer bold flavors and a base for great whiskey cocktails

11 Best Ryes for an Old Fashioned

The whiskey is the original base for the classic cocktail, but not just any bottle will do

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink in November

Johnnie Walker embraces umami. Plus, new bottles from Hibiki, Pinhook, WhistlePig and a 54-year-old Highland Park.

The 5 Best Ryes for a Manhattan, According to Bartenders

Stock up on these bottles if you're looking to make the classic whiskey cocktail

The 7 Best Classic Rye Cocktails

Move aside, bourbon. Rye is the traditional whiskey for these cocktails.

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11 Best Ryes for an Old Fashioned

The whiskey is the original base for the classic cocktail, but not just any bottle will do

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink in November

Johnnie Walker embraces umami. Plus, new bottles from Hibiki, Pinhook, WhistlePig and a 54-year-old Highland Park.

The 5 Best Ryes for a Manhattan, According to Bartenders

Stock up on these bottles if you're looking to make the classic whiskey cocktail

The 7 Best Classic Rye Cocktails

Move aside, bourbon. Rye is the traditional whiskey for these cocktails.

What Exactly Is Rye Whiskey?

Clearing up misperceptions about the quintessential American whiskey

HIRSCH Whiskey Takes Inspiration From “The Best Bourbon You’ll Never Taste”  

How a modern brand honors a legendary bourbon distilled in 1974

An Early Taste of Angel’s Envy 2023 Cask Strength Rye and Bourbon

It's the first time the distillery's released this style of rye whiskey

The 9 Best Affordable Rye Whiskeys to Drink Right Now

From Dickel to Wild Turkey to Redemption, these bottles are budget-friendly (around $40) and delicious

Jack Daniel's Just Replaced Its Rye With Something Better

The Tennessee distillery's new Bonded Rye ups the proof and the flavor

What It’s Like to Drink at the World’s Longest Bar

Nestled within Tennessee’s Nearest Green Distillery, Humble Baron is a record-breaking undertaking

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This August

Including Wild Turkey’s unique new Voyage and an ideally priced peated Scotch

This Is the Best Rye in America, According to the Olympics of Whisky Competitions. What Makes It So Good?

Uncle Nearest won the top three awards for Best Rye and Best Tennessee Whiskey at this year's IWC

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This May

Including a unique five-barrel blend from Jefferson’s and a Scotch maturation that’s entirely new to the whisky world

Pinhook Is Showcasing Rye Like a Wine Vintage

Their Vertical Series is a yearly release devoted entirely to the impact of age on a whiskey’s character

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This April

Knob Creek’s rye gets an age statement, and Irish whiskey discovers some surprising new flavors

Blue Run Is Building a Jaw-Dropping New Whiskey Distillery

The renderings from the international architect firm Bjarke Ingels Group showcase buildings that appear to flow like a river