I wrote this roundup a few years ago for Esquire, and just updated it with some new bottles. Read my smoky whiskey roundup here.
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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.
Whiskeys from Around the World to Drink Right Now
There are whiskeys from places well beyond the usual suspects. I wrote about some of them for Liquor.com which you can read here.
Where to Drink the Best Cocktails in New York City Now
It’s not difficult to find a good cocktail in NYC – here are some of the best, in my latest for Departures.
The 6 Best American Single Malt Whiskeys to Drink Right Now
American single malt is still legally undefined by the TTB, and there is some debate about how it should be. I wrote about High West’s new High Country release and some other American single malts for Esquire – read here.
THE BEST ORGANIC SPIRITS TO TRY RIGHT NOW
Does organic matter in the world of spirits? Read my latest for Maxim to find out more.
The 29 Best Bottles of Booze in 2019
It’s that time of year – I made a list of my fave bottles of booze in 2019 for Esquire. Read here.
10 BOOZY HOLIDAY GIFTS THAT GO BEYOND THE BOTTLE
Looking for a boozy gift for someone this holiday season? I wrote up this list for Maxim.
