Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2025 i American Whiskey Magazine

When it comes to the links between country music and whiskey, it’s a well-documented partnership, with a long and creative history. The two are joined by their roots both historically and culturally and have been interwoven — sometimes consciously and sometimes unconsciously — throughout our lives. For Barmen 1873, this is a partnership that the brand is proudly shining a light on this year through the launch of its limited-edition commemorative bottling… but more on that later. The brand was inspired by its founder, A Coors, and the name Barmen 1873 pays homage to his birthplace and the year that he established his legacy; a legacy that is now more than 150 years old. The grit and determination required for him to have created his business now flows through the…

It’s a warm Colorado summer day as Emily Olander pours a snifter of her Root Shoot Whiskey. The four-year-old whiskey is full bodied, well-balanced, and surprisingly smooth. However, as good as the whiskey is, the proximity to its literal roots is even more impressive. Looking out the window of the malting facility in Loveland, Colorado, Olander can point to the field on the family farm where the grain was grown that comprises the award-winning bottle of American single malt. While many people are familiar with the farm-to-table concept for food, Root Shoot is pioneering a grain-to-glass model for local Colorado brewers and distillers across the Front Range. The heart of the whiskey is Root Shoot Malting, which is a fifth-generation family farm that’s been providing barley, wheat, rye, and corn…

Spirits trails have really taken on a life of their own in recent times. It has taken many years of hard work to get to this point, but they are a true celebration of the hard work of distilleries (and the states they are in) across the country. If you are new to the world of whiskey, or even a long-time lover of it, then you may be wondering what the benefits of exploring spirits trails are and how to use them to maximize your experience when visiting a state. For many collectives in the infancy of creating their spirits trail, one aim is to maximize on tourism that might otherwise have passed them by, drawing business to new and established distilleries. For locals that live near or on the…

This month we feature the following brands and the inspiration for creating unique profiles and food pairings. The following is a guideline to discovering the ultimate food pairings for your guests: How to pair Balance is when you complement a predominant note in the whiskey and balance the flavors so one does not dominate over the other. It creates harmony. Counterbalance is when opposites attract and you fire up a food flavor, only to have the flavors of the whiskey tame and neutralize any spikes of difference. Explosion is almost too much of a good thing, when you take a predominant whiskey note and dial up the food match, to create surround-sound flavors that slap an immediate smile on your face and palate. Featured products that received the highest flavor tasting profile ratings:…

In the picturesque town of Lyons, Colorado, nestled against the backdrop of the majestic Rockies, amidst the charm of the landscape, you’ll find the winding St Vrain River, which flows through town, bringing snowmelt water with it. The sunsets in Lyons are Instagram-worthy, set against a rugged backdrop and a vibrant earth. A place like Lyon’s offers creative inspiration and a small-town allure that’s difficult not to fall in love with. What’s better than experiencing the golden hour in a landscape like this? Having a glass of local whiskey in your hand. In 2011, one craft brewer had higher proof dreams. In his previous life, co-founder Craig Engelhorn was pondering a Scotch ale that he created during his tenure at Oskar Blues Brewing in Lyons, Colorado. He thought the mashbill…

“In Colorado, there’s a distillery that’s going against the grain.” In Colorado, there’s a distillery that’s going against the grain. While Colorado is well-known for growing barley, the predominant style of whiskey made from barley is American single malt, a brand new designation made from 100 per cent malted barley. Then there’s Talnua, making pot still whiskey in an Irish style, which means a mash bill of at least 95 per cent barley, with a minimum of 30 per cent malted barley and a minimum of 30 per cent unmalted barley. Talnua utilizes a 100 per cent barley mash bill split right down the middle between malted and unmalted barley, which is, of course, distilled exclusively in pot stills, as the name suggests. This unique whiskey won the World Whiskies…

The first time you come across a bottle of Mythology, it will give you pause. The imagery is absolutely striking, like no other bottle you’ll see in the bourbon section. Its signature whiskey is a blend of bourbon and rye called Hell Bear. The label is a split portrait. On the left there’s a fierce yet inquisitive bear staring at you with a glacial blue eye, and on the right, the face of a bearded man that mirrors the beast with his hair and whiskers in the same golden‑brown tones as his bear counterpart. Frankly, it’s compelling. The first time I tasted a whiskey from Mythology was in the midst of a marathon 24 hours in Denver. When we arrived, my guests were drawn to a bottle with a label…

“While craft beer has long dominated the state, its distilling scene is robust…” Denver is the Mile High City, long an underrated dining town that is finally starting to get its due as Michelin arrived in Colorado. Its now long-growing distilling, brewing, and farming scene has led to better and better restaurants, bars, and local pours. While craft beer has long dominated the state, its distilling scene is robust, with Colorado whiskeys increasingly centered around state-grown grains. Here are 20 of Denver’s most interesting hotels, restaurants, bars, and distilleries right now. TOP FIVE RESTAURANTS BECKON 2843 Larimer Street Denver, CO 80205 www.beckon-denver.com In a team helmed by executive chef Duncan Holmes and director of experience Allison Anderson, Beckon is a single, lofty room centered by an 18-seat counter within view…

Mountains are moving places: the air moves differently as you reach the 3,000ft mark. The atmosphere is ethereal, quite literally breath-taking. Whiskey has long been associated with such pristine environments — some of the earliest international adverts for Scotch mention the untouched, pure landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Today, however, distillers in some of the world’s most impressive mountain ranges are taking these ideas to new heights. From the Rockies to the Alps, farmers and distillers are creating new, unexpected flavors and curating exciting visitor experiences. Domaine des Hautes Glaces lies in the shadows of the mighty French Alps, situated at 2,950ft on an old farm in the postcard-perfect Trièves region. Founded by agricultural engineer Frédéric Revol, the distillery marries its founder’s keen interest in mountain farming and the world-renowned…

Cigars are one of the few hobbies that you can’t really just dive right into. More than a dozen years ago when I was still working at the smoke shop, we would regularly have folks come in, buy a bunch of cigars, and then ask as they were walking out the door how to store them once they got home. I’d wave them back inside, sell them a Boveda pack, and show them the options we had for basic humidors. I’d give them a printed sheet with instructions on how to season and maintain a wooden humidor. Before they knew it, they had everything they needed to ignite their passion for top quality cigars. You can certainly go to a smoke shop and buy cigars one at a time, but…

If asked where to find one of the largest whiskey bars in America, most people would naturally assume it’s located somewhere in Kentucky, New York, or Los Angeles. Northern Colorado likely wouldn’t even make the top ten list of guesses. However, tucked away on College Avenue in Fort Collins, CO, sits the unassuming bar called The Whisk(e)y, which is home to nearly 3,000 bottles of Scotch and whiskey, making it one of the largest whiskey bars in the country. There are no signs or fanfare marking this achievement, just a door with a “W”, adorned with antlers that gives way to a long, shoebox-like space that showcases thousands of bottles backlit with golden light. If you don’t know The Whisk(e)y is there, it’s easy to miss, but for those whiskey…