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 2021 Esquire Spirit Awards
Rye Whiskey
7 Outstanding New Rye Whiskeys You Should Be Drinking This Fall
There is a lot of good new rye whiskey to sip this fall, bourbon’s spicier sister spirit that is a mainstay of many cocktails. Read my latest for Robb Report here to find out what’s worth checking out.
Why Buffalo Trace Pulled the Plug on the Release of One of Its Most Coveted Bourbons
This year’s Buffalo Trace Antique Collection does not include George T. Stagg bourbon, to the disappointment of many fans. I spoke to master blender Drew Mayville to find out why – read my story for Robb Report here.
7 Limited Edition Whiskey Releases We Can’t Wait to Sip This Fall
There is a plethora of new whiskey arriving this fall, including some limited edition bottles. Read all about them in my latest for Robb Report.
Whiskey of the Week: WhistlePig Goes “Beyond” Bonded with a New Bourbon and Rye
This duo of whiskeys from WhistlePig, a bourbon and a rye, goes “beyond bonded.” What exactly does that mean? Read my Whiskey of the Week column for Spy here.
Whiskey of the Week: Stellum Spirits Releases Two Excellent New Blends
Stellum Spirits, an offshoot of Barrell Craft Spirits, released an excellent bourbon and rye last spring. Read my review for Spy here.
Taste Test: This Danish Rye Is a Complex New-World Whisky Made With Old-World Know-How
Robb Report Best of the Best
I was asked to contribute to the spirits section of this year’s Best of the Best list for Robb Report, and had a great time picking and writing about some of my favorite spirits of the year. You can find the list 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.
The 11 Best Cask-Finished American Whiskeys to Drink Right Now
There’s a whole world of cask-finished American whiskey to check out. I spoke to the folks at Coalition Whiskey and Sagamore Spirit about the process and rounded up some bottles to check out now for Robb Report – read here.
Jonah Flicker 