https://bar6.com/tags/whiskey/ Recent content in Whiskey on Bar6 Hugo en-us Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bar6.com/articles/does-expensive-bourbon-taste-better-how-to-buy-by-flavor-proof-and-price/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bar6.com/articles/does-expensive-bourbon-taste-better-how-to-buy-by-flavor-proof-and-price/ Does expensive bourbon taste better? Sometimes—but price is not a reliable shortcut to flavor. Use proof, age, barrel character, mash bill, and your own preferences to choose a bottle that earns its place on the shelf. https://bar6.com/articles/whiskey-proof-vs-abv-how-to-convert-the-numbers-on-a-bottle/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bar6.com/articles/whiskey-proof-vs-abv-how-to-convert-the-numbers-on-a-bottle/ Whiskey proof is twice the alcohol by volume, or ABV, in the standard U.S. labeling system. Learn how to calculate proof from ABV, convert common bottle numbers, and compare whiskey strength without assuming higher proof means better flavor. https://bar6.com/articles/how-to-chill-whiskey-without-watering-it-freezer-refrigerator-and-ice-bath-methods/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bar6.com/articles/how-to-chill-whiskey-without-watering-it-freezer-refrigerator-and-ice-bath-methods/ The best way to chill whiskey without dilution is to cool the bottle, pour, or glass before serving. Here is how the freezer, refrigerator, chilled glassware, whiskey stones, and a sealed ice bath compare—and when each method makes sense.