Photo: Kyle Herman Nine Banded Whiskey hales from Austin, Texas, a product of the city’s creativity and originality. Like Austin, NIne Banded prides itself on being able to bring people together, and to that end it brought Kyle Herman, President of the brand, and me together where I got to …
William Grant & Sons, the fiercely independent Scottish family company is launching its first from-the-ground-up American whiskey. Fistful of Bourbon is a blend of five straight American bourbons – hence a fistful – aged at least two years that together delivers the best that bourbon has to offer. Just grab …
Master Blender at The Sexton Single Malt Whiskey, Alex Thomas explains to Drink Me Editor-in-Chief, Natasha Swords why this whiskey is what consumers have been waiting for. Launched in just November of last year, The Sexton is a modern malt that captures the heritage and provenance of the past and …
Well done; you’ve made it through the toughest part of the year. January and February are among the most vicious and unforgiving months of the twelve—as we all round the corner of the holidays, eager and willing to initiate a year of progress and hope, good ol’ 1 and 2 …
January has passed, and 2017 is well under way. It could be said that plenty of folks are…preoccupied with the state of things. Look, I’m trying to avoid being political, because I’m just as tired of all the hubbub as you are. So—what do we do? You’ve already taken our …
Boy, there sure are quite a few whiskeys around nowadays that are just named after a dude, huh? Who are these people with their names on these bottles? Is there any sort of intermediary fact-checker to check if these people are real; or even if they’re great? Please, ease your …
Okay, so you’ve got a pocket full of money from your wonderful holiday season with your beautiful family. It was so cheery and joyous, in fact, that your grandfather slipped you an extra Franklin (that’s who’s on the $100 bill, right? I’ve never seen one) just for being such a …
In the magical world of spirits, (liquors, not ghosts) there’s one name that reigns as the most distinct and recognizable over all the rest—Jack Daniels (current ghost). Now—in this treacherous and deceitful sphere of marketing that is our world, one wouldn’t expect a name-branded product to be based on a …
You did it, we did it. It’s over. 2016 brought us the deaths of our heroes. It showed us the rise of powerful villains. It brought out the worst in many, and the best in some. It got gum in our hair. It took our lunch money and played keep-away …
Drum roll please. Ring in the Year of the Ram with Johnnie Walker’s latest edition to the family. Like the ram, this limited edition Blue Label is determined to reach new heights through beauty and good fortune. One bottle flaunts an iconic ram standing proud, but four bottles placed side …
Whiskey aficionados come forth, for the Nth 2015 Whiskey Event kicks off in just one month’s time. Taste, savor, discuss, learn and tipple on some of the finest whiskies money can buy, all within the lavish confines of the Wynn Las Vegas. The 4-day event will showcase a variety of …
An old timer with plenty to give, the Bushmills 21 Year Old Single Malt is another distinguished and celebrated addition to our growing list of rare and limited Irish Whiskey casks to seek out now, before they’re gone forever. The Bushmills Distillery, located in the quiet village of Bushmills on the north coast …