Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. If you’ve spent time reading bourbon labels or poking around ...

I’ll admit it, I’m a high-proof whiskey snob. I’ll sip a good cask-strength bourbon all day long — or at least until I fall down from all that alcohol — and when I’m mixing up a rye Manhattan, it’s ...

There are seemingly countless random terms associated with whiskey. And while we could use a whole article to write about them (and we have), today is all about one in particular. What exactly is sour ...

Michter’s is releasing its first Barrel Strength Sour Mash, a single-barrel whiskey with an average proof of 55.75% ABV. At Michter’s, “sour mash” refers to both a fermentation method used for ...

"Sour mash" typically refers to a popular method of whiskey making in which a portion of previously fermented mash is used in a new batch. It helps ensure flavor consistency — which isn't, in fact, ...