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 Best Smoky Whiskey to Drink This Winter
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The Hands Down Best Booze to Drink Right Now
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
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
Some very expensive spirits to gift this holiday season, from classics to new releases – my latest for Robb Report.
The 14 Best Japanese Whisky Bottles to Drink Right Now
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.
Dominique Ansel and Glenmorangie Team Up for a New Take on Cocktails and Pastries
I got to chat with Chef Dominique Ansel about working with Glenmorangie on the new whisky, A Tale of Cake, and the similarities between pastry and whisky. Read my Departures story here.
12 Smoky Whiskeys to Savor All Summer Long
I wrote this roundup a few years ago for Esquire, and just updated it with some new bottles. Read my smoky whiskey roundup here.
The Whiskeys (and Whiskies) You Should Be Drinking Now
Lots of good new whiskey to drink this summer. I wrote about some standout bottles for Departures – read here.
15 High End Spirits to Give Dad This Father’s Day
A lot going on, but Father’s Day is approaching. I put together a high-end booze gift guide for Departures, read here.
In Defense of What People Call Bad Whiskey
Is there such a thing as truly bad whiskey? Taste is truly subjective, but I tackled this thought experiment for The Manual here.
