Of course whisky doesn’t have to be old to be good, but this new Cairdeas expression from Laphroaig shows drives that point home. Read my latest Taste Test column for Robb Report here.
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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.
Taste-Test: Laphroaig’s New Sherry Cask-Finished Single Malt Is a Must-Buy for Peated Scotch Fans
For my new Taste-Test column for Robb Report, I review the excellent new Laphroaig Sherry Oak Finish – read it here.

The Best Smoky Whiskey to Drink This Winter
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 12 Best Single Malt Scotch Brands to Drink Now
So many single malts to choose from, but here are 12 I think deserve some recognition. Read my latest for Esquire here.

10 Superior Scotches to Drink Now
It’s International Scotch Day today, yet another made-up booze holiday, but who cares? Drink one of these fine bottles I wrote about in my latest for Maxim – read here.

The Best New Whiskies (and Whiskys) to Drink This Fall
Lots of new whiskey and whisky comes out in late summer and fall. I wrote about a bunch of releases you should check out for Departures. Read my story here.

10 Smoky Whiskies to Sip All Winter Long
Like smoky whisky? Or maybe you don’t? I wrote up a list of peated whisky to try this winter for Esquire – read here.

5 Bottles of Scotch for Burns Night
Celebrating Burns Night tonight? Here’s a little background info and some scotch picks. Read here.

What the Hell is Peat, and What’s it Doing in my Whisky?
Want to know a little more about peaty scotch? I wrote up a little something for Men’s Journal based around my recent trip to Islay.


