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About Susannah Skiver Barton

Susannah Skiver Barton writes about whisky and spirits from across the globe. She spent several years leading Whisky Advocate and Market Watch as a senior editor and won the Alan Lodge Young International Drinks Writer Award in 2020. More at susannahskiverbarton.com.

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Is Craft Vodka Ready for Its Moment?
For Craft Spirit Distillers, a Dark Mood Is Simmering
Tequila Has Conquered the United States — but Can It Win Over the World?
Contract Distilling Is on the Rise. What Will It Mean for Bourbon?
Have We Reached Peak Bourbon?
There’s a Battle Raging for the Soul of Tequila — Have the Celebrities Won?
Boutique Cognac Producers Are Betting on Transparency and Innovation to Shake Up the Status Quo
Will Wilderness Trail’s Sale Set off a Fresh Wave of Craft Whiskey Acquisitions?
Exploring a New Side of Africa, as the Continent’s First Wave of Gins Reaches America
America’s Largest Distillers Are Losing Their Top Talent, as the ‘Great Resignation’ Hits Bourbon
Ardbeg Was Almost Extinct. Now It’s a Cult Whisky Phenomenon.
What an Official American Single Malt Category Means for the Future of Whiskey in the U.S.
Jack Daniel’s Is Debuting the Bonded Series, Starting With Two Releases
Altar Spirits Founder Caley Shoemaker Draws on Corporate Experience at a Startup Craft Distillery
For Craft Whiskey Distillers, a Looming Barrel Shortage Is Bad News
Ocean-Aged Whiskey Is Not Just a Gimmick
For Some Whiskey Distilleries, Malting Is an Ancient Process Worth the Effort
Why Small Producers Are Slow Proofing Their Whiskey, and What It Means for the Final Product