I wrote this roundup a few years ago for Esquire, and just updated it with some new bottles. Read my smoky whiskey roundup here.
The Experts Weigh in on How to Make the Perfect Negroni
I wrote a little thing about the Negroni, including some history and recipes from a few experts, for Departures – read here.
Our Favorite Champagne on the Market Right Now
Hard to find reasons to celebrate these days, but fortunately you can drink champagne even when things suck. Here are some of the best bottles out there, in my latest for Departures.
Our Favorite Gins Perfect for Summer
Summertime is gin time – sometimes, for some of us, or something. I wrote a roundup for Departures of good bottles of gin to drink this summer – read here.
New Summer Beer to Drink Now
Summer beer and the beering is easy. Here’s some new beers to drink all summer long – read here.
The Whiskeys (and Whiskies) You Should Be Drinking Now
Lots of good new whiskey to drink this summer. I wrote about some standout bottles for Departures – read here.
15 High End Spirits to Give Dad This Father’s Day
A lot going on, but Father’s Day is approaching. I put together a high-end booze gift guide for Departures, read here.
In Defense of What People Call Bad Whiskey
Is there such a thing as truly bad whiskey? Taste is truly subjective, but I tackled this thought experiment for The Manual here.
The Best Organic Wines on the Market Right Now
There are many different organic wines to choose from. I wrote some excellent ones to try now for Departures – read here.
Whiskeys from Around the World to Drink Right Now
There are whiskeys from places well beyond the usual suspects. I wrote about some of them for Liquor.com which you can read here.
