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.

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.

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.

Making the right picks for your single-barrel program isn’t just a matter of picking the “best” barrels. It’s an opportunity to showcase unique casks that don’t fit your regular profile.

For creative distillers, cocktail programs can help move bottles and open paths to new product categories.

There’s an important fork in the road to creating an American single-malt whiskey: Will you produce it on-grain or off-grain? That single decision has a major impact on the whiskey’s character, the equipment you’ll need, and the shape of your waste streams.