The whisky industry is dominated by male blenders and distillers, so it’s refreshing to see a woman in the brown spirit development spotlight for a quality dram set to hit American shores. SIA Scotch Whisky is the creation of Scotch enthusiast and licensed bartender Carin Luna-Ostaseski, who has teased out …
The Oban Ping Pong Club looks competitive. #MyTalesofWhisky What do you get when two of Scotland’s finest single malt whiskies fall into the whisky-loving hands of humorist and self-proclaimed human being Nick Offerman? Original musings on Scotch whisky told with deadpan humor and exceptional use of plaid, obviously. The series, dubbed My Tales of …
Let’s get one thing straight: There is never a bad time to drink whisk(e)y. But this time of year—as fireplaces crackle and snow drifts down from the sky and out-of-town relatives descend upon your home like a swarm of freeloading locusts—well, it just seems as if a good dram or …
What happens when you try to pull a fast one on a Lagavulin lover? #MyTalesofWhisky What do you get when two of Scotland’s finest single malt whiskies fall into the whisky-loving hands of humorist and self-proclaimed human being Nick Offerman? Original musings on Scotch whisky told with deadpan humor and exceptional use …
A musical rhyme for remembering moderation in drinking. #MyTalesofWhisky What do you get when two of Scotland’s finest single malt whiskies fall into the whisky-loving hands of humorist and self-proclaimed human being Nick Offerman? Original musings on Scotch whisky told with deadpan humor and exceptional use of plaid, obviously. The series, dubbed My …
It’s time to get into the holiday spirit (literally). And to help you along, I’ve put together a list of the best gift-perfect gizmos. From in-home whiskey barrel kits to iPhone breathalyzers and wooden cocktail glasses, you’re sure to find something to add to the gift list this ho-ho-ho season. …
Depending how you see it, Rogue Ales has been going rogue since either 2003 when they started distilling, or since they began growing all their hops, barley, rye, wheat, pumpkins, jalapenos, botanicals, berries, cherries, and a fleet of honeybees on their own proprietary farms. Originally only producing the brews you …
Craft whiskey is hugely popular these days, and many of the standout producers are located in New York State. (There are, of course, other great ones around the country.) One such notable distillery is Rochester-based Black Button Distilling, which is debuting their new young bourbon the day after Thanksgiving. Little …
AVIV is a mesmerizing potion, and the only vodka in the world that is distilled from this unique collection of kosher ingredients: wheat, barley, olives, figs, dates, grapes, and pomegranates. Cut down to proof with the refreshing waters of the Sea of Galilee, its sleek texture uncovers an entrancing purity with a …
Although the full name of this annual small batch release is quite a mouthful, it is exquisitely light on the tongue. Beginning with her barrel-aged Reposado, Master Distiller Maria Theresa Lara utilizes wet Scotch casks to finish her tequila for the final two months of the aging process. What emerges …
The Orphan Barrel Distilling Company is sort of like the Indiana Jones of the spirits world, which may just be the coolest job description ever. Their mission is simple: to find long forgotten barrels of rare and delicious whiskey and share them with the rest of us. Well, lucky us, …
Single malt Scotch whisky is to Scotland what Champagne or even Cognac is to France. But what about combining the style of France together with the style of Scotland? The notion probably makes the whisky purist cringe, as if it’s like “fruiting” beer. Yet it’s this very style that one …