Carissa ChesanekContributorCarissa Chesanek is a food and spirits writer based in Brooklyn. Her work has been seen in Imbibe, InsideHook, Food Network, Vinepair, Whisky Advocate, and Alcohol Professor. When she's not writing, she's on the hunt for the best Old Fashioned. Why higher-proof blanco tequila is a hot spirits trend 'The agave flavours hit you in waves...' Going strong: The rise of higher proof American whiskeys More US distillers experiment with cask strength whiskeys... By Carissa Chesanek Last updated 23 August 25 US whiskey: Beyond the barrel Carissa Chesanek recommends six bottles to try... By Carissa Chesanek Published 16 May 25 Bourbon: Beyond Kentucky and Tennessee Six great bottles from across the US... By Carissa Chesanek Last updated 21 March 25
