How does this sherry cask-finished bourbon from Town Branch stack up? Read my latest Whiskey of the Week column for Spy to find out.
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Whiskey of the Week: Black Button’s Four Grain Bourbon Is a Complex Craft Whiskey That’s Worth Its Cost of Admission
Black Button Distilling has been making whiskey in upstate New York for about a decade. This four-grain craft bourbon is worth tasting, read my Whiskey of the Week column for Spy to find out more.
Taste Test: Elvis, Who Has Been Dead for 44 Years, Has a New Whiskey and Rye
Elvis Presley now has a whiskey brand, in collaboration with Grain & Barrel Spirits. It’s… fine, read my review here.

Exclusive: Basil Hayden Just Changed Its Recipe, and We Got the First Taste
New brown rice mash bill, new look, and new name (sort of) – first look at Basil Hayden Toast for Robb Report.

The 19 Best Gin Brands to Drink Right Now
Just updated my best gin list for Esquire, check it out here, maybe while drinking an ice cold martini.

What Exactly Is the Difference Between Mezcal and Tequila?
Did you know that tequila is a type of mezcal? I wrote about this and other key differences between the two spirits for Departures – read it here.
Canned Drinks Are the Newest Products for the CBD Crowd
I tried some CBD canned drinks for Outside Magazine. The science is still out on the many claims these brands make, but here are my results.
The Best Spirits for Father’s Day
It’s almost Father’s Day, so I wrote about some nice booze to get your dad. Read my latest for Departures here.
The Colorado Spirits Trail Ties Together 45 of the State’s Distilleries. Challenge Accepted.
There’s a lot to do and drink in the beautiful state of Colorado. Read all about the new Colorado Spirits Trail in my story for Food and Wine here.
Inside Petrossian’s Secret Caviar Warehouse
A few months ago, I got to visit the Petrossian warehouse in Long Island City and sample massive amounts of caviar. I wrote about it for Town & Country – read my story here.