Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. Think of it as bourbon’s version of a truth-in-advertising promise.

In January, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau amended its distilled spirits standards of identity regulations to include "American single malt" — allowing the nation’s most profound bourbon ...

Like tequila in Mexico or cognac in France, bourbon is defined by specific rules and regulations. These official standards go ...

Glass of whisky cognac or bourbon in ornamental glass next to a vinatge wooden barrel on a rustic wood and dark background. Let’s face it: the world of whiskey can feel a little intimidating at first.

ON WHAT THAT MEANS FOR THE OVERALL BOURBON INDUSTRY. WELL, THE INDUSTRY HAS SEEN AN OVERALL SLOWDOWN OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS. ADDIE MEINERS SPENT THE DAY GETTING THE FACTS ON WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE ...

Bourbon should be enjoyed thoughtfully, and everyone who knows this probably cringes at the dimly lit movie scenes where actors chug glassfuls of "whiskey." While not all whiskey is bourbon, the ...

A customer reads the label of a rare imported bottle of whiskey during a special release which had customers lining up early outside Spec's, located at 9500 N. Central Expressway, suite 200 in Dallas, ...

Wheated bourbon, explained — and why bartenders and collectors love it. “For lovers of wheated whiskey, Maker’s Mark The Keepers Release is a truly special expression in the brand’s wood finishing ...