The clink of bottles getting jostled in a suitcase can strike fear into any whisky-lover’s heart. A precious whisky should be cradled like a baby, but no one has invented the ‘bottle car seat’ yet. Luckily, there’s no need to resign your bottles to a bumpy ride: Whether you’re squeezing into a subway car, driving through bourbon country, or trekking in the wilderness, one of these cases will suit the scenario, keeping your bottle safe—and your heart rate steady.

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Furoshiki, $48

Whether it hails from Japan or not, wrap up your whisky with this traditional Japanese...

Anyone who’s ever gotten married knows what a double-edged sword the wedding registry can be. On the one hand, it ensures that clueless relatives are directed toward gifts the couple actually wants. On the other hand, you could end up with 42 teaspoons and only three plates. And even with a registry, someone’s always going to go off-book and give you their idea of a great wedding present. (Thanks for the decorative bathroom art, Aunt Mary!)

But sometimes everything on the registry gets snapped up by other guests—or is way out of your price range—and you need a great gift idea....

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Lovers of aged bourbon, take note: You can now buy six Orphan Barrel whiskeys in one classy package. The Orphan Barrel Archive Collection brings together past releases, including:

Barterhouse —The first release in the Orphan Barrel series, a 20 year old Kentucky straight bourbon. Whisky Advocate score: 90 points

Old Blowhard —A 26 year old Kentucky straight bourbon. Whisky Advocate score: 81 points

Lost Prophet —A 22 year old Kentucky straight bourbon. Whisky Advocate score: 92 points

Rhetoric 21 year old —The second release in the Rhetoric series ( Rhetoric 23 year old just came out earlier this spring ),...

Take your rock and rye to the next level with this funky Mint Julep variation, created by mixologist Trevor Landry....

The carnivore’s variation on the traditional Old Fashioned was created by Laura Royer of the ...

The Summer 2017 issue hits newsstands on juni 6th and includes over 80 new reviews of scotch, bourbon, Irish, Canadian, and many more whiskies. We’re unveiling the top ten highest-scoring bottles from the Buying Guide, including bourbons from Wild Turkey , Elijah Craig , and Four Roses ; Crown Royal’s latest addition to the Noble Collection ; a very mature Teeling Irish whiskey ; and one of the core scotches from GlenDronach .

High West Bourye (Batch 17A09) 92 points, 46% ABV, $80


Straight bourbon and rye whiskeys aged from 10 to 14 years, this nicely balances its dry oak, almost...

Blend your bourbon with fruit flavors and a splash of sparkling wine in this refreshing summertime cocktail from...

It’s a big week for single malt lovers of all stripes....

Every maj, scotch lovers descend on Islay for Fèis Ìle, otherwise known as the Islay Festival of Music and Malt . This year, the festival takes place from maj 26th through juni 3rd. Each day of the festival, a different distillery hosts an Open Day with activities for visitors and a limited-edition whisky. Many of these whiskies are available only during the festival and sell out quickly; however, some are released more widely once the festival has concluded.

See below for details on distillery open days (including Jura Distillery on Jura, and the Islay Ales brewery), and a list of the different whiskies each...

Bourbon, peaches, and sweet tea combine in this refreshing Southern-inflected drink from...

Put the picnic in your glass with this watermelon-focused white whiskey cocktail from...

Sweet summertime—it’s sweet for a reason, thanks to the bounty of fruit ripening on trees, shrubs, and bushes. While many whiskey cocktails play up the spicy flavors derived from barrel maturation, summer is a time to discover the spirit’s sweet and fruity notes. And what better way to make the most of your farmers’ market’s offerings than by enjoying a cocktail or two? Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite whiskey-based, fruit-enhanced cocktail recipes, perfect for front-porch sitting or lounging by the pool.

Fruity Whiskey Cocktail Recipes

Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade

A long tall sipper with the tart-sweet flavors of...

Whisky lovers, your iPhone experience is about to get a little more delicious. Get the attention of your favorite bartender or whisky loving pals by adding custom Whisky Advocate stickers to your text messages. The new Whisky Advocate stickers pack lets you share your love of whisky using animated cocktails, barrels, familiar whisky phrases and—of course—lots of different glassware options. Whether you like to drink your whisky out of a Glencairn, a cocktail glass, on the rocks or even in a Mint Julep cup, the Whisky Advocate sticker pack has you covered.

The pack is available now in the App...

Have you ever wondered why many craft distillers seem to be fond of diminutive barrels? It’s not because they haven’t learned how to lift with their knees. According to Mark McDavid, co-founder of Ranger Creek Distilling in San Antonio, their smaller 5-gallon and 25-gallon barrels yield a very different whiskey from their standard 53-gallon. “The way I describe them is oak forward, punchy, and compact bourbons,” says McDavid. The difference arises from the greater surface area of oak exposed to each bottle, which increases dramatically as barrels get smaller; a law first described by Galileo in 1638. Some promote this...

Memorial Day weekend is the official start of grilling season and—for many of us—outdoor drinking. While beer is a natural pairing at a cookout, don’t feel the need to set your whisky aside on those long summer days. Many summer grilling staples pair naturally with whisky—just keep the firewater away from the flames, folks! One pro tip: even if you usually drink your whisky neat, consider throwing an ice cube or two into your dram if you’re out on the patio or lawn. It’ll help temper the heat of the season, plus it’s refreshing!

Grilling With Whiskey: What To Drink...

Highland Park is making several changes to its range of single malt whiskies. The brand announced a new whisky called Valkyrie, featuring a higher proportion of peated whisky than the core 12 year old, that will launch in juni. The NAS, limited-edition single malt will cost $80 and replaces Highland Park Dark Origins, which is being discontinued. In addition, two new expressions—Magnus and Full Volume—will debut in the next few months. To cap it all off, Highland Park is rolling out new packaging for its core range. The redesign will hit UK shelves first, appearing in the U.S. next month....