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What’s New in Japanese Whisky

January 26, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Yes, many bottles of Japanese whisky are too expensive and difficult to find nowadays. But there are some new releases that you can actually find and afford. I wrote about them for Departures – read it here.

The Best Smoky Whiskey to Drink This Winter

January 14, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Winter is an excellent time to explore the world of smoky whiskey, from single malt scotch to American single malts to some unusual bourbon and rye. Read my latest for Departures here.

The Hands Down Best Booze to Drink Right Now

January 11, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

2020 was a horrible year, so it’s a good thing some tasty bottles of whiskey, gin, tequila, and everything in between were released. Here are my favorites in my latest for Esquire.

The 12 Best Single Malt Scotch Brands to Drink Now

December 21, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

I just updated my best single malts to drink now list for Esquire, with some new inclusions and perennial favorites. Read it here.

From Pappy Van Winkle to The Macallan, 11 Ultra-Premium Spirits Worth Shelling Out for This Season

December 10, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Some very expensive spirits to gift this holiday season, from classics to new releases – my latest for Robb Report.

The 10 Distilleries Making the Best American Single Malt Whiskey

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

The American single malt whiskey category is rapidly growing. I wrote about 10 of the best distilleries making this type of whiskey now for Robb Report.

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.

The 10 Best Rye Whiskey Brands to Drink Right Now

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

There is so much good rye whiskey to drink nowadays, it’s hard to cover it all. But here are ten brands and bottles worth checking out now – my latest for Esquire.

Bushmills Releases Ultra-Rare Irish Single Malt Just in Time for the Holidays

October 1, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

I wrote about the new Bushmills 28YO Single Malt Cognac Cask Finish for Departures, an exceptional aged Irish whiskey that is worth trying (if you can find and/or afford a bottle). Read all about it here.

The 15 Best New Bourbons You Should Be Drinking Right Now

September 22, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

It’s National Bourbon Heritage Month, so here are 15 reasons to drink some bourbon all fall… winter… spring… summer long. Read my latest for Robb Report here.

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