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These Canned Cocktails Provide All of the Flavor of a Boozy Drink Without Any of the Work

November 9, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

There’s nothing like making a good cocktail at home, but we don’t all have the time or the materials. Check out these canned cocktails in my latest for Departures.

The Best Red Wine Under $50

November 9, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Nope, you don’t need to spend a ton of money to find a good red wine to drink. Read my roundup of the best under $50 for Departures here.

The 14 Best Japanese Whisky Bottles to Drink Right Now

October 26, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Yes, Japanese whisky is rare and expensive these days. But there are actually bottles that are attainable. I wrote about some of these and some unicorn bottles for Esquire.

The 10 Best Rye Whiskey Brands to Drink Right Now

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

There is so much good rye whiskey to drink nowadays, it’s hard to cover it all. But here are ten brands and bottles worth checking out now – my latest for Esquire.

Bushmills Releases Ultra-Rare Irish Single Malt Just in Time for the Holidays

October 1, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

I wrote about the new Bushmills 28YO Single Malt Cognac Cask Finish for Departures, an exceptional aged Irish whiskey that is worth trying (if you can find and/or afford a bottle). Read all about it here.

Dominique Ansel and Glenmorangie Team Up for a New Take on Cocktails and Pastries

September 29, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

I got to chat with Chef Dominique Ansel about working with Glenmorangie on the new whisky, A Tale of Cake, and the similarities between pastry and whisky. Read my Departures story here.

The 15 Best New Bourbons You Should Be Drinking Right Now

September 22, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

It’s National Bourbon Heritage Month, so here are 15 reasons to drink some bourbon all fall… winter… spring… summer long. Read my latest for Robb Report here.

As We All Turn to ‘Comfort’ Booze, Craft Distilleries Are Fighting for Survival

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

I’ve been working on this story for Esquire for a few months, and happy to say it finally is live now. How is the pandemic affecting the craft distilling industry? It’s not good, read all about it here.

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Why Baked Beans are the Best Beans

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

I love baked beans, so I’m very pleased that I got to write about them for The Manual.

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7 Craft Beers That Are Great for Summer

August 13, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

I talked with some beer experts for their take on what craft beer to drink this summer for Liquor.com – read here.

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