Scotch Whisky Regions Explained for Bourbon Drinkers
A bourbon drinker’s guide to Scotch whisky regions. Learn flavor profiles, key differences, and the best Scotch bottles to start your journey.
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Scotch Whisky Regions Explained for Bourbon Drinkers
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What in the world is "Amaro" and how do I drink it?
You’ve swilled Negronis and sipped Fernet with the best of them, but there is more to amari than meets the aperitif. The European herbal liqueurs that span centuries of (dubious)...
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Putin & Berlusconi Sip On Priceless Pillaged Booze
In “not very hard to believe” news, Russian President Vladimir Putin—he of shirtless horseback riding fame—did something shocking and internationally insensitive. Along with Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (no...
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Anything But...Bordeaux?
As a new generation of wine drinkers emerges in the U.S., the world of wine has begun to adapt to their preferences, with some regions coming along quicker than others....
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Forget Chivalry, Cheverny Isn't Dead
As much fun as nouveau, avant-garde approaches to winemaking can be, no great innovation comes without a deep, unwavering love, and respect for what came before it. Respect thy elders,...
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Is The New Shenk’s Homestead Bourbon A Michter’s Whiskey?
What is in the name of a whiskey? That is a big question in this day and age of America’s revived love affair with this spirit. There’s been a lot...
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The Glenlivet - The Winchester Collection, Vintage 1964
Only 100 bottles available worldwide! Matured in a single American oak hogshead (as far as I understand from my chat with Brand Ambassador Phil Huckle) this whisky was laid down...
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Benefits of Whiskey
Apparently Whiskey is one of the best alcohols you can drink. Not only is it the least likely to give you a hangover, but it’s also one of the healthiest around. Continue...
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A Lesson in Gin
ORIGINS OF GIN It is claimed that British soldiers who provided support in Antwerp against the Spanish in 1585, during the Eighty Years' War, were already drinking genever (the...
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9 Holiday Champagne Tips From The World's Greatest Sommelier
Aldo Sohm, the aptly named wine director of Le Bernardin, was the 2008 winner of the “Best Sommelier in the World” award given by the World Sommelier Association. He is...
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For The Bourbon Collector
As American whiskey booms, suppliers roll out many year end treats that can delight the bourbon fan. Parker's Heritage Collection is an annual release - this year, a 13 year...
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The Hood's Answer to Shake Shack
Okay, so I've never been to Shake Shack. Which--as a food writer--is weird... but not weird. I'm not one apt to following en masse whatever it is the reigning 'foodophiles' are declaring as hot/trendy/the next-big-thing-in-food...
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The Bottle-by-Bottle Guide to Building Your Home Bar - Part 1
Want to be a master mixologist in the comfort of your own home? In the two-part series, we are examining all of the bottles you'll need, plus the booze that...
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100-point wine?
You might have heard that Robert Parker recently gave a perfect score of a 100 to a dozen of Napa Valley wines. I've been involved in the wine industry since...
