I love New Riff Distilling, virtually all of their bourbon and rye is excellent. But… this new sherry-cask finished malted rye isn’t for me. Read my latest Taste Test for Robb Report here.
The Gang Gets Their Own Whiskey
This was a fun one to write – I spoke to Glenn Howerton for Esquire about how he and his It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia co-creators and cast members created Four Walls, an Irish whiskey brand that will give back to the bartending community. Read it here.
Taste Test: This Upstart Japanese Whisky Makes a Stellar US Debut
Japanese whisky is hard to get these days. This bottle from Asaka Distillery is also fairly limited in availability, but worth checking out. Read my latest Taste Test for Robb Report here.
The 10 Best New Spirits of the Year, From Don Julio Ultima Reserva to Bob Dylan’s Whiskey
I was very happy to contribute my picks to Robb Report’s Best of the Best in the spirits category this year. Read the list here.
Taste Test: Keeper’s Heart Irish Whiskey and Bourbon Blend Is Solid—but Not Stellar
New from Minnesota, a blend of bourbon and Irish whiskey. Read my latest Taste Test column to find out how it stands up.
Legendary Car Designer Ian Callum Gets Into the Whiskey Game With a New Single Malt Scotch
Ian Callum worked with scotch distillery Annandale on this new release. Read my story for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: Playboy’s New Rare Hare Bourbon Is a Delicious Collector’s Item for Diehard Fans
This new bourbon comes from Rare Hare Spirits, Playboy’s spirits label. It’s aged for 17 years and finished in XXO cognac casks. How does it taste? Read my new Taste Test column for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: Jim Beam’s New Hardin’s Creek Line of Whiskeys Is a Study in Contrasts
Hardin’s Creek is a new whiskey brand from Jim Beam. Read my review for Robb Report here.
The 12 Best Single Malt Scotch Brands to Drink Right Now
I made some updates to my single malt roundup for Esquire, you can read what’s new here.
Taste Test: Castle & Key’s First Bourbon Is Good, but Not Quite Ready for Prime Time
The first bourbon release from Castle & Key in Kentucky is decent, but I’d like to see how it tastes in a few years. Read my latest Taste Test for Robb Report here.