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.
Japanese Whisky
The 2021 Esquire Spirit Awards
I was honored to have the chance to write about the best spirits of 2021 (in my humble, subjective opinion) for Esquire. Check it out here.
The 10 Best Japanese Whisky Bottles to Drink Right Now
I updated my best Japanese whisky list for Esquire, with some classics remaining and some new bottles added. Read it here.

The 24 Best Whiskies to Buy Now
Another week, another roundup – some of the best whiskey around the world to buy now, my latest for Departures – read here.

What’s New in Japanese Whisky
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.

The 14 Best Japanese Whisky Bottles to Drink Right Now
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.

15 of the Best Bottles of Japanese Whisky You Can Actually Find at Every Price
Good luck finding a bottle of Japanese whisky. But if you’re on the hunt, check out this buying guide I wrote up for Vinepair.
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.
Legent Is Beam Suntory’s First Kentucky Bourbon Blended like Japanese Whisky
I got a sneak peak at the new Jim Beam-Suntory collaboration, a bourbon called Legent. It’s Kentucky bourbon finished in wine casks and then blended by Suntory’s master blender. Read my story for Esquire here.
The 21 Best New Booze Bottles of 2018
Forgot to post this last month – I wrote about the best booze of 2018 for Esquire. Read my story here.