Ever wonder why so much whiskey is named after birds? I did, for VinePair – read here.

It’s National Vodka Day today, and that means it’s time for some vodka cocktails. Read my roundup of essentials for Maxim here.

Whiskey barrels make everything taste amazing – read my story for Liquor.com here to find out more.

There’s more to an airport duty free shop than giant Toblerone bars and bottles of Johnnie Walker. Spirits brands often release travel retail exclusive expressions – read my roundup for USA Today here.

At least since Sinatra endorsed Jack Daniel’s, celebrities have been in the spirits game. I wrote about some of the best and worst celeb-affiliated wine and spirits for Town & Country. Read here.

Don’t get down, NYC has you covered. My list for Town & Country is here.

Love whiskey? Think you can never love vodka? Think again – read my thoughts and try one of these bottles.
