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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.

15 of the Best Bottles of Japanese Whisky You Can Actually Find at Every Price

October 2, 2019 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

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.

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11 Best Japanese Whisky Bottles to Drink Right Now

May 21, 2019 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

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.

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Legent Is Beam Suntory’s First Kentucky Bourbon Blended like Japanese Whisky

March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 ~ illfigure ~ 2 Comments

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.

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The 21 Best New Booze Bottles of 2018

January 27, 2019 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Forgot to post this last month – I wrote about the best booze of 2018 for Esquire. Read my story here.

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25 BOTTLES OF BOOZE THAT MAKE GREAT GIFTS

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

My latest for Maxim – 25 bottles of booze that make great gifts this year, from affordable to exorbitant. Read here.

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10 Best Bars and Restaurants to Try Japanese Whisky Across America

August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Looking for an increasingly elusive bottle of Japanese whisky? Try one of these bars and restaurants with extensive collections – read my latest for Maxim here.

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Does Anyone Really Want Craft Cocktails at a Steakhouse?

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

I know I usually want an ice cold martini or maybe an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, but there are a lot of steakhouses with some good modern drinks. Read my story for Vinepair here.

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15 Exceptional Spirits to Gift This Holiday Season

December 8, 2017 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Looking for some ultra-premium, high-end spirits to gift this holiday season? Read my guide for Departures Magazine here for the best in whiskey, tequila, cognac, and more.

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Your New Go-To Drink: The Two-Ingredient Japanese Whisky Highball

September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Summer isn’t quite over, so there’s still time to consider the highball. This simple and classic whisky and soda cocktail is good all year round, though. Read my write-up for Men’s Journal here.

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