If you’ve ever experienced the inimitable coziness of a peat fire in Northern Scotland then you are already aware of peat’s power to to break the chill in even the most frigid Scottish evening. But in this single malt from AnCnoc (pronounced a-Nock) the peat and barley-rich soils and pure …
When you take a distillery known for whiskey since America’s early beginnings, you know it’s going to be damn good. Match that with the fact that the distillery has been certified as a National Historic Landmark and you begin to realize you’re onto something truly special. Buffalo Trace Distillery has …
Longevity is the first word to spring to mind when we consider 1800’s specialty tequila Milenio Extra Anejo. First refined with an extra long aging process of 4.5 years in American bourbon barrels then finished for six months in French cognac barrels, the resulting tequila made from 100% Weber Blue …
Where the River Deveron and the North Sea collide lies a place where land, ocean, and decades of experience gather in force: Macduff Distillery. Since 1962, skill, time, patience, and the beautiful landscape around them has inspired the creation of some truly wonderful and unique whiskies. But this year, there’s …
Most of us know better than to culturally stereotype in this day and age, but the one about Brits being dry and sarcastic? Well, plenty of them actually are and we like them that way. Taking a sip of Tanqueray’s Bloomsbury London Dry Gin is a lot like being razzed …
After Master Distiller Jim Rutledge hand-selected four spirits to blend in Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon in 2015, he retired after nearly fifty years in the spirits industry. So you could really look at this barrel strength full-bodied beauty as Rutledge’s piece de resistance. Each of the lovingly …
With summer just around the bend comes the anticipation of those favorite summer fruits coming to fruition. All those vibrant and light flavors and colors are the perfect addition to any cocktail for sipping by the pool. Noting a gap in the premium gin aperitif section of the drink world, …
Coffee and alcohol. These are the two drinks going into my mouth, between hefty doses of water. (Hydration is critical.) So I am pleased to meet Mr. Black, a cold-drip coffee liqueur produced in Australia. This liqueur combines the best flavors of coffee with a fine Australian grain spirit. Mr. …
When you’re the most decorated Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey in the world, it’s hard not to get excited about a new release given the consistent recognition for taste and quality. When that new release is also first time offering from Single Pot Still, you’ll want to get your anxious …
Great tequila—the good stuff, the honest stuff—is among the most expressive spirits on the planet, tied to its place of origin in ways that even the best vodka, for example, would have a hard time claiming. It takes years, for example, for the agave (and only the best ones, in …
The best whisky in the world? That’s the only way to begin a review of the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2016 edition. Last year the Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013 edition was named the best whisky in the world by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. The consistent dedication to the pursuit …
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time for whiskey lovers across the globe to stock up on their favorite beverage and start preparing for the joy of unrivalled celebration. Teaming up with Distiller and Pinterest, we’re putting together a list of the Top 10 New …