I get why you may be dubious, but this new bourbon from Basil Hayden is good. Read my latest Taste Test for Robb Report here.
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Taste Test: Heaven Hill’s New Ultra-Aged Bourbon Gives Pappy a Run for Its Money
This is an excellent, if elusive and expensive, new bourbon from Heaven Hill. Read my review for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: This Cask-Finished Whiskey Is Like a Manhattan in a Bottle
This interesting malt whiskey from Manatawny Still Works drinks like a bottled Manhattan… but it isn’t. Read my new Taste Test for Robb Report here.
Irish Single Malts Are on the Rise, and Bushmills’ Latest Is Putting Scotland on Notice
I wrote about some new stuff going on at Bushmills and the Irish single malt whiskey category overall for Robb Report – read it 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.
9 Outstanding New Irish Whiskeys That Are Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Sipping
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, so here are nine new Irish whiskeys to try in my latest for Robb Report.
Continue readingThe Myths Around ‘Healthy Booze’ and Why They’re Misleading
My fellow spirits writers have covered this before, but this is a trend that really bothers me. Here’s my take on why calling booze “healthy” is misleading (written for Robb Report).

Taste Test: Angel’s Envy Has Another Hit With Its New Ice Cider Cask-Finished Rye
New rye whiskey from Angel’s Envy was finished in ice cider casks. Read all about it in my new Taste Test column for Robb Report.
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.
Taste Test: Uncle Nearest’s New Master Blend Edition Is for the Distillery’s True Fans
New Taste Test for Robb Report, taking a look at the new Master Blend Edition from Uncle Nearest. Read all about it here.






