Some very expensive spirits to gift this holiday season, from classics to new releases – my latest for Robb Report.
From Pappy Van Winkle to The Macallan, 11 Ultra-Premium Spirits Worth Shelling Out for This Season
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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.
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.
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