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The Hands Down Best Booze to Drink Right Now

January 11, 2021 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

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.

From Pappy Van Winkle to The Macallan, 11 Ultra-Premium Spirits Worth Shelling Out for This Season

December 10, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Some very expensive spirits to gift this holiday season, from classics to new releases – my latest for Robb Report.

15 High End Spirits to Give Dad This Father’s Day

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

A lot going on, but Father’s Day is approaching. I put together a high-end booze gift guide for Departures, read here.

Close-Up Of Whisky Bottle And Glass On Hardwood Floor Against Stone Wall

You’re Probably Drinking Tequila Wrong—Here’s What the Experts Say

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

You can drink tequila any damn way you like… but here are some tips from some experts on the best glassware to use to fully enjoy the experience. Read my latest for Departures here.

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What Exactly Is the Difference Between Mezcal and Tequila?

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Did you know that tequila is a type of mezcal? I wrote about this and other key differences between the two spirits for Departures – read it here.

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THE BEST ORGANIC SPIRITS TO TRY RIGHT NOW

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Does organic matter in the world of spirits? Read my latest for Maxim to find out more.

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The 29 Best Bottles of Booze in 2019

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

It’s that time of year – I made a list of my fave bottles of booze in 2019 for Esquire. Read here.

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5 of the Best Aged Tequilas to Drink When the Weather Cools Down

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

Some new anejo, extra anejo, and cristalino tequila to drink this winter – my latest for The Manual, read it here.

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The Best Spirits to Bring to a Holiday Party

August 5, 2019 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

The holiday season is both a source of joy and existential dread… all those parties, family gatherings, work events. Nothing a good bottle of booze can’t cure (or augment) though. Read my latest for Departures here.

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10 Top Tequilas to Savor Now

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 ~ illfigure ~ Leave a comment

It’s National Tequila Day… so what? So nothing. But it’s a chance to look at some good tequila to sip now, both classic and new. Read my piece for Maxim here.

Tequila Don Julio Reposado, Double Cask

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