Make your next vacation whisky-themed with our Summer 2022 issue. We offer up 10 scenic destinations to visit, all of them offering great whisky options, as well as the guides to the growing whisky scenes in Colorado and Northern California’s wine country. Elsewhere, we explore the hallowed ground of St Andrews, survey the very best in American single malts, and help you elevate your bourbon and burger pairings. Plus, the Buying Guide has over 100 whisky reviews.

Discover the vast pleasures of rye whiskey with our Spring 2022 issue, which looks at the style’s rich past and bright future. We offer rye recommendations for any budget and expand on cocktail classics with new and delicious creations. Elsewhere, we take you to Tennessee and Philadelphia to explore the thriving whisky scenes and mix up some Derby Day appropriate drinks. Plus, the Buying Guide has over 95 new whisky reviews.

Brush up on your bourbon knowledge as we go deep into America’s native spirit, highlighting emerging whisky makers and trends, the rise in auction prices, delicious pairing opportunities, and more. We also turn to Texas to check in with the state’s growing whisky presence, jet down to Miami for some beachside drams, and cozy up with our favorite whisky games. Plus, the Buying Guide has over 130 new whisky reviews.

Dive into the world of Irish Whiskey as we spotlight four emerging trends within the style, get up to date on the new Japanese whisky regulations and what they mean for drinkers, and rock out with heavy metal musicians crafting their own special drams. Learn how to make summer cocktails using shrubs, grab yourself a Ready to Drink cocktails, and crack open the Buying Guide, which has more than 100 new reviews.

The most exciting whiskies of the year are revealed in our annual Top 20 list, with Whisky of the Year standing out among a field of strong contenders. Explore the wide world of single malts beyond Scotland, whip up a delicious treat made with a dram, and find a new bottle to try with the Buying Guide, which has more than 135 new reviews.

It’s time to go big as we take you inside the world’s largest distilleries, explore barrel-proof bourbon and massively peated scotch, and showcase the highest-scoring—and highest-priced—whiskies. Get cocktail recipes and food pairing ideas, learn about the single malts that go into blended scotch, and discover a new favorite whisky in the Buying Guide, which has more than 130 reviews.

Dive deep into the bourbon black market, where illegal reselling of in-demand bottles runs rampant, frustrating law enforcement and many whisky lovers. Explore the burgeoning renaissance of Irish single pot still whiskey, and discover the “imposters” that hide in plain sight on the liquor store shelf. Whip up a champagne-whisky cocktail, and meet America’s whiskey-supporting craftspeople.

Whisky is great, but what makes it better? The company of friends. This Special Issue, available on newsstands and delivered as a bonus to Whisky Advocate subscribers, dives deep into the phenomenon of whisky clubs. Draw inspiration from the experiences of numerous diverse clubs across the world, and find tips and resources for starting your own.