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The Problem With Celebrity-Backed Tequilas

April 14, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Love it or hate it, the celebrity-backed tequila trend is here to stay, or so it seems. I wrote about this for Robb Report, with some perspective from its supporters and detractors, who say it might not be good for tequila in the long run. Read it here.

Whiskey of the Week: Old Forester High Angels’ Share

April 6, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Here’s the first installment of my new whiskey of the week column for Spy.com, highlighting the new Old Forester 117 Series High Angels’ Share. Read all about it here.

The 24 Best Whiskies to Buy Now

March 31, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Another week, another roundup – some of the best whiskey around the world to buy now, my latest for Departures – read here.

The 11 Best Cask-Finished American Whiskeys to Drink Right Now

March 24, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

There’s a whole world of cask-finished American whiskey to check out. I spoke to the folks at Coalition Whiskey and Sagamore Spirit about the process and rounded up some bottles to check out now for Robb Report – read here.

The 20 Best Irish Whiskey Brands to Drink Right Now

March 3, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

St. Patrick’s Day approaches, so of course that’s got people thinking about Irish whiskey. The category continues to grow rapidly, with distilleries new and old putting out new bottles. I wrote about some of the best of these for Esquire – read it here.

The 10 Best Tennessee Whiskeys to Drink Right Now

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

There’s a whole world of Tennessee whiskey out there to try beyond Jack Daniel’s. I spoke with master distiller Chris Fletcher and the Nelsons of Nelson’s Green Brier for Robb Report about what defines the category, and listed some bottles to try now. Read here.

The 19 Best Gin Brands to Drink Right Now

February 22, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Just updated my best gin list for Esquire, check it out here, maybe while drinking an ice cold martini.

What’s New in Japanese Whisky

January 26, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Yes, many bottles of Japanese whisky are too expensive and difficult to find nowadays. But there are some new releases that you can actually find and afford. I wrote about them for Departures – read it here.

Bruno Mars Launches New Owner’s Reserve Rum With Panama-Based SelvaRey

January 14, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Pop star Bruno Mars just launched the newest expression in his SelvaRey Rum lineup, the premium Owner’s Reserve. Read my interview with him for Departures here.

The Best Smoky Whiskey to Drink This Winter

January 14, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Winter is an excellent time to explore the world of smoky whiskey, from single malt scotch to American single malts to some unusual bourbon and rye. Read my latest for Departures here.

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