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.
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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.
Taste Test: The Macallan’s Solid But Not Spectacular NYC-Inspired Whisky Doesn’t Live Up to Its Market Hype
This new LE bottle from The Macallan is a stretch at its regular SRP of $4,300, but $20,000? Read my new Taste Test column for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: Jack Daniel’s New Triple Mash Is a Solid First Step Into the Bottled-in-Bond World
Jack Daniel’s releases two new bottled-in-bond whiskeys. Read my new Taste Test column here to find out what that means.
Taste Test: Barrell Bourbon’s New 5-Year-Old Masterfully Blends Whiskey From 3 States
The new Batch 32 from Barrell Bourbon is a winner. Read my latest Taste Test for Robb Report here.