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Understanding how whiskey ages is essential for appreciating the craft behind every bottle. At Anderson & Link Whiskey Company, the whiskey barrel aging process is where our spirit transforms from raw and clear into the rich, amber whiskey our customers love. To most people, the inside of a rickhouse looks quiet. But inside each barrel, an extraordinary set of chemical, environmental, and physical changes are happening. This in‑depth guide explains what happens in a whiskey

Whiskey drinkers love to talk in years. Four‑year. Six‑year. Twelve‑year. But here’s the truth every craft whiskey founder eventually learns: years don’t age whiskey — seasons do. And in Colorado, seasons don’t behave the way the rest of the country expects. At Anderson & Link, we’ve seen firsthand how summers , shoulder seasons , and even unseasonably warm winters shape a whiskey far more than the calendar ever could. Our current bottled whiskey — barreled in March 2020 an

Colorado is known for many things — towering peaks, crisp alpine air, rugged independence, and a culture built around exploration. But in recent years, the state has been quietly building a new identity, one barrel at a time. Beyond the mountain trails and craft breweries, Colorado is emerging as one of the most exciting whiskey regions in the country. And at the center of this movement is something truly special: distinct Colorado rye . Rye whiskey has deep roots in American

If you spend enough time in the whiskey world — at tastings, festivals, bottle releases, or just listening to that one friend who suddenly becomes a philosopher after two pours — you’ll realize something important: Whiskey people are the best people. Not “pretty good. ”Not “occasionally tolerable.” The best. And after years of making, sharing, and talking whiskey, we’ve gathered enough evidence to confidently present our case to the internet. (Because everything on the intern

"However you enjoy it most!" When people ask how they should drink Anderson & Link whiskey, my answer is always the same: however you enjoy it most. But malted rye is a different animal than bourbon or traditional rye, and the way you serve it can dramatically change the experience. Whether you’re sipping our Straight Malted Rye, Bottled‑in‑Bond, or Cask Strength, here’s how each serving style unlocks something unique in the glass. 🔥 Neat: The Purest Expression of Malted Ry