Sound Sipping: Pairing The Best New Rap Songs & The Best New Whiskey

Carlos Sotelo/Getty Image Good music and a good drink often go hand in hand, but do we ever really stop to appreciate the pairing? We do now, because 2025 has been a banner year for rap music, but it’s also quietly been an incredible year for new whiskey releases, even in the face of cooling sales. The real secret is that whiskey has not only become better than ever in terms of quality, but it’s also being appreciated with greater intention. The ritual of spinning your favorite vinyl or hearing new music at an event is always enhanced with something high-quality in your glass, but the key