American Single Malt whiskey officially became its own recognized category in 2024 — and The Liquor Connoisseur® has been covering its rise. Here's everything you need to know about the category that's changing how the world thinks about American whiskey. What Is American Single Malt Whiskey? American Single Malt (ASM) whiskey is made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery in the United States. The TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) officially recognized i

The American Single Malt category is still finding its definition, but Rivalist is making the argument early and clearly: this is what American Single Malt looks like when the production philosophy is serious. Crystal and Roger evaluate whether the category has arrived. Bottle Specs Spirit: Rivalist American Single Malt Whiskey Category: American Single Malt — 100% malted barley Distillery: American craft producer Production: Single distillery, single grain (malted barley) AB