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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12 Smoky Whiskeys to Savor All Summer Long
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 13 Best New Irish Whiskeys to Drink for St. Patrick’s Day, or Any Day
Wrote about some new Irish whiskey for Esquire – read about all the drams here.
The 6 Best American Single Malt Whiskeys to Drink Right Now
American single malt is still legally undefined by the TTB, and there is some debate about how it should be. I wrote about High West’s new High Country release and some other American single malts for Esquire – read here.
The 29 Best Bottles of Booze in 2019
It’s that time of year – I made a list of my fave bottles of booze in 2019 for Esquire. Read here.
Little Book Chapter 3 Is a Blend of Four Powerhouse Jim Beam Bourbons
Freddie Noe’s latest creation is Little Book Chapter 3, “The Road Home,” a blend of the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection. I wrote about it for Esquire, read here.
The 10 Best Rye Whiskey Brands to Drink Right Now
I love rye, bourbon’s spicier sister. There are many brands to try now, from craft to old guard, and I wrote about some of my favorites for Esquire. Read it here.
The 12 Best Single Malt Scotch Brands to Drink Now
So many single malts to choose from, but here are 12 I think deserve some recognition. Read my latest for Esquire here.
The 10 Best Rum Brands to Drink Now
This time around I’m covering rum for Esquire, rounding up the ten best brands to drink now.
11 Best Japanese Whisky Bottles to Drink Right Now
Japanese whisky is rare and expensive these days, but it’s still possible to find a few affordable bottles. I wrote about the fleeting and the available for Esquire – read here.
