You go to a bar to relax and play like the 21+ human you are. Yet, it can feel like class is in session when you're seated on a bar stool between two people who are ordering whiskey. One person orders ...

First things first: What is a neat whiskey? Ordering whiskey neat simply means you enjoy it as-is—straight from the bottle in a glass with no ice, water, or mixers. Anyone who's seen a classic ...

With a neat whiskey, or one poured over ice, it might simply seem too strong at first sip. The age-old technique of adding a small amount of water to one's whiskey is said to "open it up," allowing ...

Of all the food and drink holidays we celebrate in the features sections, World Whiskey Day, traditionally celebrated on the third Saturday in May, stands among those that make the most sense. Because ...

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