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The Journal

News

62 articles

Nov 1 2026
Beyond Bourbon: Whiskey Styles & World Traditions

Canadian Whisky's Surprisingly Local History

This isn't just a whisky from across the border. It's tied directly into Detroit's own Prohibition-era story.

Oct 31 2026
Beyond Bourbon: Whiskey Styles & World Traditions

What Makes Irish Whiskey Different

Irish whiskey shares some rules with Scotch, but its identity comes from tradition as much as regulation.

Oct 30 2026
Beyond Bourbon: Whiskey Styles & World Traditions

Scotch and Bourbon Follow Almost Opposite Rules

These two whiskies get compared constantly, and the rules behind them explain most of why they taste so different.

Oct 29 2026
Beyond Bourbon: Whiskey Styles & World Traditions

What "Blended" Really Means on a Whiskey Label

The word shows up on plenty of bottles, and it doesn't always mean the same thing.

Oct 28 2026
Beyond Bourbon: Whiskey Styles & World Traditions

Is Moonshine Actually a Real Whiskey Category?

Not legally, no. Here's what's actually going on with corn whiskey and moonshine.

Oct 27 2026
Beyond Bourbon: Whiskey Styles & World Traditions

There's a Brand New Type of Whiskey Now

Federal regulators just added a genuinely new whiskey category for the first time in over 50 years.

Oct 26 2026
Beyond Bourbon: Whiskey Styles & World Traditions

The Real Difference Between Tennessee Whiskey and Bourbon

These two whiskeys share almost the same legal requirements, with one meaningful exception.

Oct 25 2026
Collecting & Club Culture

What a Private Barrel Pick Actually Gives You

A private pick can look like just a different label, but a well-done one is a genuinely different product.

Oct 24 2026
Collecting & Club Culture

How a Private Barrel Pick Actually Gets Chosen

There's real work behind a barrel pick, more than just putting a name on a label.

Oct 23 2026
Collecting & Club Culture

Keeping Whiskey Collecting Fun, Not Stressful

Collecting whiskey is a great hobby, and a few simple habits keep it that way.

Oct 22 2026
Collecting & Club Culture

Rare Isn't the Same as Special

A lot of collectors chase rarity, but the bottles that actually matter most usually earn that status a different way.

Oct 21 2026
Collecting & Club Culture

What Actually Makes a Whiskey "Rare"

The word gets used loosely, and it's worth knowing what really creates scarcity versus what's just a label choice.

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