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Traditionally distilled in the backyards of the Balkans, rakija is rising with help from a new generation focused on character and quality—and they hope to find a willing audience in the United States and beyond.

While chocolate and whiskey are a classic pairing, chocolate cocktails can range from the familiar to the mold-breaking—and there are many combinations that work, so experiment away.

Here’s how one brand built a new spirit category entirely from scratch, looking to the natural, native ingredients of the region it set out to celebrate.

Though the technique has gained a bad rap, chill filtration has a lot to offer distillers.

Bringing in a blender, even on a contract or part-time basis, can help a small distillery elevate its whiskey and create a more consistent program.

Beyond merely savory, these drinks offer an opportunity to craft drinks that appeal to the chileheads.

Both stainless steel and copper have a place in distilling and offer different strengths when selecting and operating distilling equipment.

Herbs, miso, pickles, and even seafood offer opportunities to take the classic cocktail in delicious and unexpected directions.

Colorful spirits are drawing more eyes than ever, but distillers don’t need to reach into the chemistry kit to achieve vibrant hues.

The enormous variety in liqueurs from various countries and traditions offers distillers an opportunity to create one-of-a-kind cask-finished whiskeys.

A range of filtration tools and techniques allows the distiller opportunities to clean up the flavor profile and clarity of their products.

Intentionality, good value, and memorable experiences as well as lower-strength options are among the highlights of today’s trends at the bar.

Changes in barrel sizes, warehousing, and entry proof have all altered the character of the whiskeys we make and enjoy today. Those old practices also may be sources of inspiration for craft distillers who want to make distinctive products.

While brewers commonly rely on one type of pump, a distiller may have to contend with a wider range of circumstances, from thick mashes to explosion concerns.

Carefully selecting spirits, mixers, and accoutrements can help you offer something for everyone without breaking the bank.

The creative force behind brands such as Sailor Jerry and Hendrick’s and the founder of New Hampshire’s Tamworth Distilling talks about originality, differentiation, and what today’s distillers need to know to survive and succeed in a saturated market.

Much like the debate over on-grain or off-grain fermentation, the distiller’s choice on whether to boil their American single-malt wort has a range of consequences for flavor and efficiency.

Botanically driven distilleries can level up their R&D with hundreds of individual distillations and macerations. Here’s what to know, so you can decide whether such a library is a smart move for your distillery.

In this clip from their video course, Village Garage cofounder Glen Sauer explains the thinking behind the distillery’s multi-layered fire precautions and gravity-powered filling station.

How do finishing casks impact bourbon flavor development in a way that enhances rather than distracts? Angel’s Envy master distiller Owen Martin shares his approach to consistency and refinement without sacrificing bold presence.