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Carbon & Oak



American Single Malt, Explained
The newest American whiskey category — Scotch's grain, bourbon's oak, and, as of 2024, its own rules. Here's what to know.
Sep 143 min read


Heaven Hill Double Mash Bourbon Review
A longtime Heaven Hill skeptic gets won over by Double Mash, a new 9-year, 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond blend of the distillery's rye-recipe and wheated bourbon mash bills — verdict: Buy.
Aug 215 min read


Rye Whiskey, Explained
“Rye” isn't one flavor — it's a legal category with very different accents inside it. Here's how to tell them apart.
Aug 103 min read


Bourbon Mash Bills, Explained
The single most useful thing on a bourbon label isn't the age or the proof — it's the mash bill. Here's how to read it.
Jul 244 min read
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