WHISKEY ESSENTIALS: Blended Scotch February 22, 2021 The “go-go” 80s was a critical era in the history of spirits in the U.S., especially scotch. Newly minted Wall-Streeters, …
WHISKEY TASTING NOTE: Dewar’s Portuguese Smooth February 17, 2021 *Editor’s Note: If this whiskey intrigues you, you might also find their cooking class intriguing. It’s called “Scotland Meets Portugal,” …
COCKTAILS YOUR WEEKEND COCKTAIL(S): Over-the-Top Valentine’s Day Drinks February 12, 2021 One theory I have about romance is that, for special occasions, keep doing what you really like doing, just take …
WHISKEY Got Whiskey Budget Resolutions? Head to the Supermarket. February 01, 2021 Whiskey is a glorious hobby, full of mystery, intrigue, and quite a bit of medicinal joy. It can also be …
WHISKEY Golden Oldie: The 1970 Glenrothes Single Malt December 17, 2020 THE GIFT GUIDE: WHAT TO GET FOR THE HARD TO GET FOR Is it really better to give than to …
WHISKEY ESSENTIALS: American Single Malt Whiskey November 09, 2020 It was probably just a matter of time until American ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit put Scotch whisky in the cross-hairs. …
WHISKEY TASTING NOTE: Lagavulin 16 October 23, 2020 One month after a bottle of The Balvenie DoubleWood forever hooked me on Scotch, I fell in love with Lagavulin …
WHISKEY Unexpected Pleasures: Cooking With (Gasp!) Scotch October 02, 2020 Over the centuries, the world’s cuisines have found myriad ways to incorporate alcoholic beverages in their regional specialties. With increasing …
GEAR How to Know Which Single Malt Scotch You Really Like September 10, 2020 Before I spend money on a new whisky, I like to read reviews. It’s useful to get opinions about quality …
WHISKEY Great Scotch! Good Stuff for Under 30 Bucks September 01, 2020 In a market consumed by exotic caskings, extended aging, and upscale bottlings, there’s a quiet revolution brewing at the bottom …
WHISKEY ESSENTIALS: Single Malt Scotch Whisky April 22, 2020 Fair warning 1: This piece is dedicated purely to the legendary brown spirits produced and bottled at the many individual …
GEAR Do You Feel Thirsty? Well—Do Ya, Punk? April 08, 2020 Like me, you undoubtedly have friends whose liquor cabinets are fuller than yours. And like me, you sometimes …
WHISKEY My New Favorite Scotch Is the Peatiest Out There April 06, 2020 During a visit to Scotland this past year, I was lucky to be paired with driver/tour guide/guru John McElwee, whose …
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