Mash bills are one of the things that tend to define the older, historical American distilleries that are world famous for the production of bourbon. There are of course myriad factors that determine ...

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 ...

These are exciting, fascinating times in the world of American single malt whiskey. In the wake of the category receiving its first genuine definition and outline from the TTB, we’re seeing new ...

From the Paper Plane to the Gold Rush, here’s how a bourbon’s mashbill influences its role in four familiar drinks.

Whiskey fans have been anticipating the arrival of a legal definition of American single malt, something we covered when the news was announced almost two years ago. That still hasn’t happened, but in ...

Thu, April 30, 2026 at 4:03 AM UTC “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 ...