Truthfully, the best place for wheat whiskey right now is in a cocktail. Or with ginger beer. Oh, yeah: Bernheim wheat, two ounces, with a healthy pour of ginger beer over ice and a lime wedge. Yum!

When it comes pairing bourbon with food, bacon frequently jumps to the top of many lists. But let’s face it: You could pair buttermilk with bacon and walk away looking like a genius. Bacon and bourbon pairing is too easy. Here are some other food-pairing targets.

When you pick up an American whiskey bottle, you’ll see some terms that are regulated and offer great insight, while others are just marketing drivel that do not amount to a hill of spent mash. Hopefully, this quick-hitting guide helps you select the perfect bottle in your next shopping experience.

Have you’ve ever wondered why whiskey brands advertise less than beer? Or why whiskey models wear more threads than scantily clothed beer ladies? The reasons may surprise you.