Sweet and sour mashes exert a powerful influence of whiskey’s aroma and flavor profile. Here’s a deep dive into how a mash shapes a bourbon and how to find your perfect whiskey. Sweet and sour mash ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. If you’ve spent time reading bourbon labels or poking around ...

First things first: Sour-mash whiskies aren’t actually sour tasting. In fact, much of the bourbon or other American whiskey you drink is probably made using the sour-mash process, even if it isn’t ...