Historically, whisky distillation in Scotland goes back to 1494, as mentioned in the Scottish Exchequer Rolls as “eight bolls of malt to Friar John Cor wherewith to make aquavitae.” In that mentioning, aquavitae is a latin term meaning “water of Read More
Book Review: Malt Whisky Yearbook 2023
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Review: Black Mixcellence: A Comprehensive Guide to Black Mixology
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Book Review: Whisk(e)y Distilled: A Populist Guide to the Water of Life
Editor’s Note: This book was provided to us as a review sample by its publisher. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. Eight years ago, I began on the path of my Read More
Book Review: The Art of Whisky “The Vanishing Spirits of Single Malt Scotch”
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New ‘Art of Whisky’ Book Showcases A Unique Way To See Your Favorite Scotch
A new book on the art of whisky is coming this May, and it could change how you look at a glass of the brown spirit from now on. Photographer Ernie Button was staring into the bottom of a nearly Read More
Review: Williams Sonoma Woodford Reserve Cocktail Mixers
Editor’s Note: This item was provided to us as a review sample by Brown-Forman. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. A cocktail after work is a lovely thing, but for those Read More
Wildsam Announces New Guide: Kentucky Bourbon Country
Wildsam, the publisher of the award-winning Wildsam Field Guides, is releasing a new title in its Pursuits series, Kentucky Bourbon Country. Wildsam launched in 2012 and has been bringing what the brand describes as world-class writing and deeply curated coverage Read More
Exclusive Bonbons Featuring Woodford Double Oaked Benefit Pépin Foundation
Woodford Reserve’s Double Oaked bourbon is the foundation for a recently announced new collaboration with the Jacques Pépin Foundation to produce a limited edition signature box of bonbons, featuring Jacques Torres Chocolate. Woodford’s Double Oaked bourbon is twice-barreled to create Read More
Interview: Nosing Your Bourbon With The Bourbon Nosing Kit
You could say Chris Walters “nose” his bourbon. In fact, he’s turned a curiosity with the smells and tastes of whiskey into a side hustle, and now a full-fledged business. Walters’ “Bourbon Nosing Kit” is designed to help train your Read More
Woodford Reserve, Williams Sonoma Partner For New Whiskey Cocktail Experiences
American whiskey maker Woodford Reserve and home retailer Williams Sonoma recently formed a new partnership to bring unique whiskey cocktail experiences to kitchens and homes across the country. The partnership kicks off with a line of co-branded cocktail mixers, now Read More
Knob Creek Bourbon, The Boardsmith Release Bourbon Barrel Grilling Plank
Knob Creek Bourbon and The Boardsmith, a maker of butcher block, recently teamed up to release Knob Creek Bourbon Barrel Grilling Planks. The planks are crafted from the American white oak bourbon barrels previously used to age the brand’s full-flavored Read More
Fever-Tree Launches Distillers Cola Nationwide For Whiskey Cocktails
Fever-Tree recently launched its new Distillers Cola, an expression designed for mixing with rum and whiskies. With what’s described as a rich, rounded and balanced taste of citrus upfront and complex spice to finish according to official tasting notes, Fever-Tree Read More
Book Review: The Terroir of Whiskey
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Cool Amazon Prime Day Whiskey Gear Deals For 2021
Editor’s Note: The Whiskey Wash Deals are e-commerce deals the website staff comes across during online research. These items are not editorially reviewed by us, but instead come across to us at first glance as possible useful items for the Read More