Whisky Advocate

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It’s That Time of Year

Dear Whisky Advocate…

Whisky Advocate • vol. 30, no. 4

WhiskyFest Makes Its Return • After a long absence, the world’s premier whisky event is back

Rising Star of the North • Minneapolis lights it up with a vibrant food and drinks scene, and new distilleries

The Highball

Let Them Drink Cake! • Five dessert cocktails that really hit the sweet spot

Country Life in a Glass • The subtle notes of the barn can be found in a variety of whisky types

Get Cheesy with Whisky

Scotch Whisky’s Journey • How does that bottle get from the distillery to you? A look at the long voyage

Getting a Bottle Sent to Your Home • The process can be a difficult one, but the rules are slowly being loosened

Medicinal Marvel • Gentian liqueurs are bitterly refreshing

Four Gentian Liqueurs to Try

Whisky Après Ski • Our guide to the best whisky lists in snow country

Smoky Soulmates

A Community of Tasters • The Creekside Cask Club invites neighbors to explore whisky, wine, and spirits

Bourbon Barrel Bling • Roll out the barrel and accessorize with this jewelry

Matthew Rhys Journeys Through Whisky • The Welsh actor’s tastes have matured over the years

All Points of the Compass • A discovery of Compass Box whiskies has led Jason Fiebig to new horizons and enhanced whisky appreciation

Refresher Course • Fight tasting fatigue by cleansing and resetting your palate

An Added Perc • Whisky barrel-aged coffee is an eye-opening experience

A Brooklyn Whiskey Tour • New York City’s outer-borough distillers are putting an urban spin on bourbon, rye, and malt whiskey.

Benromach’s New Look Is a Salute to Its True Character

Manhattan-Made Whiskey

Whiskeys That Give Back • Distillers have come up with their own creations to help community causes

Words, Deeds, and Whiskeys • Six Bottlings That Do Their Part

New Buzz on a Classic • These takes on the original Irish Coffee recipe are worth a shot

Variations of the Irish Coffee

Liqueurs to Explore • A gentler whisky option for cocktails or straight sipping

Five Whisky Liqueurs to Try

When a Whisky Leaves the Scene

The Beanie Baby-ization of Bourbon

Lone Star Ranger

Top20 The Most Exciting Whiskies of the Year 2021

Whisky of the Year

The Top 20 Tasting Panel

TOASTING FIVE YEARS • Whisky Advocate looks back at our Top 20 selections over the years

The 21 Club • Our picks for the best 21 year old whiskies to drink now

Peat at the Table • A top chef pairs an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert with pours of peated scotch and smoky cocktails

Whisky Year on a Budget • Four game plans designed to enhance your whisky enjoyment while spending wisely

The Advocate Budget: $500 • The Advocate is someone who wants to drink excellent whisky at a reasonable price. These selections deliver classic labels, affordable single malt scotches, great spirits for mixing or sipping, and a drop of luxury to see you through the year.

8 TOP TIPS FOR STRETCHING YOUR BUDGET

The Enthusiast Budget: $1,000 • This strategy enables you to bring home some very interesting gems from around the world, with most bottlings carrying an age statement of 10 years or more. There’s plenty of choice to suit every mood, with many bottled at higher strength offering great value for the money.

The Aficionado Budget: $2,000 • With a larger budget, The Aficionado can afford to revel in larger pours from...