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
Whiskey
The 10 Distilleries Making the Best American Single Malt Whiskey
The American single malt whiskey category is rapidly growing. I wrote about 10 of the best distilleries making this type of whiskey now for Robb Report.
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.
The 10 Best Rye Whiskey Brands to Drink Right Now
There is so much good rye whiskey to drink nowadays, it’s hard to cover it all. But here are ten brands and bottles worth checking out now – my latest for Esquire.
Bushmills Releases Ultra-Rare Irish Single Malt Just in Time for the Holidays
I wrote about the new Bushmills 28YO Single Malt Cognac Cask Finish for Departures, an exceptional aged Irish whiskey that is worth trying (if you can find and/or afford a bottle). Read all about it here.
The 15 Best New Bourbons You Should Be Drinking Right Now
It’s National Bourbon Heritage Month, so here are 15 reasons to drink some bourbon all fall… winter… spring… summer long. Read my latest for Robb Report here.
As We All Turn to ‘Comfort’ Booze, Craft Distilleries Are Fighting for Survival
I’ve been working on this story for Esquire for a few months, and happy to say it finally is live now. How is the pandemic affecting the craft distilling industry? It’s not good, read all about it 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.
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