Rye is the one of the oldest whiskeys on record in North America, dating back to 1648 near Salem, Massachusetts, so it should come as no surprise that the world of rye whiskeys is vast. There are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. For years, bourbon ruled American whiskey. It was sweeter, smoother, ...

Elijah Craig is known as being an affordable and dependable bourbon brand. It lost its 12-year-old age statement nearly a decade ago in 2016, switching to a blend of whiskey aged between eight and 12 ...

Jefferson’s Bourbon has rolled out an exciting addition to its lineup with the launch of Jefferson’s Blend of Straight Rye Whiskey in May 2025. This isn’t just another bottle on the shelf—it’s a bold ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gina Pace covers great drinks—and where to sip them. When Rab McEachern remembers the night Bruichladdich first mashed rye, he ...

The first one is pulque, a fermented, sour beer-like drink that is made from the sap of the agave plant. You can still find pulque being served at bars dedicated to the drink around Mexico City, often ...

When it comes to whiskey, there are so many options that one can become dizzy trying to decide. Would you like to taste some straight American whiskey? What about a nice, sweet bourbon? Or maybe you'd ...

Long before bourbon dominated the liquor market, rye whiskey reigned supreme. Now, a Midwestern distiller is teaming up with scientists to bring back a long-gone type of grain and turn it into spicy, ...

Bruichladdich is releasing Laddie Rye, which is a whisky made from rye and malted barley. Scotland is famous around the world for making whisky from malted barley. But centuries ago, it was fairly ...