I made some updates to my single malt roundup for Esquire, you can read what’s new here.
The 12 Best Single Malt Scotch Brands to Drink Right Now
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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: Bowmore and Aston Martin Made a Solid Single Malt Inspired by the Golden Ratio
New whisky from Bowmore is a collab between the distillery and Aston Martin. Read my Taste Test column for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: This New 18-Year-Old Crown Royal Blended Whisky Won’t Disappoint Single Malt Snobs
This new 18-year-old Canadian whisky from Crown Royal is worth checking out. Read my latest Test Test column for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: This New Indian Whisky Reinvigorates the Tired Trend of Cask Finishing
This is an interesting new whisky from India’s Amrut, aged in custom built casks made from four different types. Read my thoughts here.
Whiskey of the Week: We Found the Perfect Bottle of Scotch Whisky for Cold Winter Nights
A Tale of Winter is a new release from Glenmorangie, a single malt finished in marsala casks. Read my review for Spy here.
Taste Test: The New 33-Year-Old Laphroaig Still Packs a Peaty Punch
New Taste Test column for Robb Report – Book 3 of Laphroaig’s Ian Hunter Series is pretty damn peaty, even after 33 years in a barrel. Read more here.
Whiskey(s) of the Week: Diageo’s 2021 Special Releases Is a Legendary Collection
This year’s Diageo Special Releases is called Legends Untold, a collection of eight different single malts. Read my review for Spy here.
Taste Test: Holy Hockey Puck! This High-Proof Canadian Rye Is Strong, Eh?
This new cask strength Canadian whisky is a mouthful. Read my review for Robb Report here.
The 2021 Esquire Spirit Awards
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.
Jonah Flicker 