Malted barley usually makes up the smallest percentage of an American whiskey’s recipe and, generally speaking, its role is more functional than flavorful. That’s because, when barley is malted, it ...

Bushmills has been in the whiskey game for quite a while. In fact, its historic distillery along the rugged coast of Northern Ireland is among the oldest in the world—producing single malt since 1784.

This review explores Bushmills’ recently released 26-year-old Irish whiskey. Made with crystal malt, this whiskey has a bold flavor set, proving that color doesn’t tell the whole story. ByChris ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Don Tse is a beverage alcohol writer covering business and innovation. In Alberta, Canada, where some of the world’s best malting ...

Specialty malts are also often added to beer to enhance the color, flavor, and smell. Jon Larson / Getty Images Do you ever order a chocolate milkshake and the waiter asks you, “Do you want that ...

FARGO - While hops may get all the credit for flavor in your favorite IPA, brewing experts say it's malt's time to shine. Malt is made from barley - a major North Dakota crop. With a growing craft ...

American single malt whiskey has been around for decades. But it wasn’t until 2022 that it officially became a legal category of American whiskey. Well, it’s about damn time because there are some ...

Wisconsin’s humid climate makes managing disease, specifically fusarium head blight in barley, more difficult and condition-dependent than in more arid states like South Dakota, Montana and Idaho, ...

View post: I Was Skeptical of Charlie Sheen’s Nonalcoholic Beer. Here's My Honest Review of Wild AF Cold Gold Bushmills has been in the whiskey game for quite a while. In fact, its historic distillery ...