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The Spice of Life

Jeff Lewis

Dear Whisky Advocate…

Whisky Advocate • vol. 31, no. 1

Distillations • LEAD A MORE SPIRITED LIFE

History…and Whisky Galore! • Philadelphia offers a wealth of choices for whisky lovers

Freshly Minted • Spruce up your cocktail repertoire for spring with these minty marvels

Rooting for Flavor • Both spicy and sweet, root beer notes are often found in whisky

Pair Salmon With a Dram

Teatime for Cocktails

Touching All the Bases with Whisky • Baseball All-Star Adam Frazier shares the joy of whisky with teammates and friends

Spirit of Northern Italy • From humble origins, grappa has become a luxury spirit

Five Grappas to Try

Mix It Up in Derby City • Branch out from the standbys with these Louisville bars

Charcuterie Delights • Take your board to new heights by pairing it with whisky

Pair It With Whisky • Whether you’re a faithful scotch drinker or a bourbon fanatic, every type of whisky pairs well with charcuterie. Darron Foy, bar manager at The Flatiron Room in New York City, recommends these specific labels to match Ouzts’s spring charcuterie selections.

Make Your Own Charcuterie Board

Board Buying

Have Drams Will Travel • Keep your whisky drinks chilled with these stylish canteens

Above and Beyond the Glass • This Washington club embraces everything whisky has to offer

The Cryptowhisky World • Are the new whisky NFTs changing the market?

Race Day Drinks • 5 Mint Julep Alternatives for Derby Day

Maple Flavors Hit Whiskey’s Sweet Spot • A barrel finish that adds a touch of syrup sweetness

Maple Syrup Finishes That Stick the Landing

Whisky at the 19th Hole • From drives to drams and putts to pours, these five golf course bars have you covered

An Irish Infatuation • Matthew Kelley’s collection of Irish whiskey lets him taste the past, with an eager eye toward what’s to come

Matthew Kelley’s Top Irish Picks for Any Whiskey Lover

Matthew Kelley Irish Whiskey Super-Fan

Rules for Rye Collectors

Craft’s Gift to the World

Influenced by the “Norm”

Last Orders

The Pleasures of RYE • America’s rye renaissance is rolling onward, and it’s only just getting started

The Spectrum of Rye, From Low to High • Variety is the spice of life in a rye world that offers plenty of options

A Road Map for Rye • Whisky Advocate’s guide to a selection of top ryes at key price points

The New Rye Cocktails • Looking beyond the classics to new rye-based recipes

5 New Rye Cocktails to Try

The Roots of American Rye • Distillers are exploring heirloom rye in search of historical authenticity

LIVING LA VIDA LOCAL • Rye whiskeys with locally grown rye

Lost Empire • Tracing Pennsylvania’s mighty legacy in rye whiskey

12 WHISKIES YOU FORGOT YOU LOVE • Reevaluate your relationship with these affordable masterpieces

TENNESSEE In the Limelight • Emerging from the shadow of Kentucky, Tennessee is now a full-tilt whiskey destination

THE NASHVILLE WHISKEY SCENE

The Lincoln County Process

12 TENNESSEE WHISKEYS TO TRY

A WHISKY LOVER’S SPRING FEAST • Celebrate the end of winter with this menu, complete with paired cocktails and neat pours

BUYING GUIDE • VOLUME 31, NUMBER 1 • SPRING 2022

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