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If you grew up associating rye whiskey with a sharp, aggressive spice punch that practically begs for a mixer to calm it down, we don't blame you. For generations, traditional American rye has worn its reputation like a badge of honor: bold, brash, and unapologetically hot. ​ At Anderson & Link Whiskey Company, we love a good tradition—but we love a great pour even more. That is why when we set out to craft our signature whiskey, we didn't just tweak the recipe; we threw out the rulebook and...

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 barrel , why oak...

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 and aged in...