If you're not actively looking for Whiskey Del Bac's award-winning distillery in Tucson, Arizona, you're not likely to find it. The distillery is nestled against the I-10 highway in an industrial park on the west side of town, with only an understated decal to announce its front door. Of course, for those who know about… Continue reading Whiskey Del Bac // Sonoran Single Malt
American Single Malt Whiskey is on the rise. Here are five things that excite me about the category right now.
It could be said that the whisky is nothing without tradition. Legends and practices of days long past flow through the industry’s walls and stills and barrels before slipping into your glass. This is a liquid that requires time and patience, with the initiation of the spirit and the final results often spanning generations. At… Continue reading Port of Leith Distillery // Elevating Whisky in Edinburgh
Prepare to experience true freedom and bliss. Ron Swanson; Parks & Recreation I’ve never been a huge television person. When I do watch a show, it’s usually no less than three years after it went off the air. This affords me the privilege of impatience, moving quickly through a series from pilot to finale. In… Continue reading Lagavulin Offerman Edition (2022) // Nectar of the Gods
If I could teleport, I’d send myself to Islay this week for Fèis Ìle. Unfortunately, I’m bound by the laws of physics (and my bank account), which means that I’m following the festivities from afar. As a small comfort, I’ve poured a dram of an Islay distillery exclusive from the comfort of my home. This… Continue reading Bruichladdich Rocks // From the Archives
As a self-described whisky enthusiast (and certified single malt expert, per the Edinburgh Whisky Academy and the Scottish Qualifications Authority), it’s hard to say this: I found a single malt Scotch whisky that I do not like. This is a new experience. There have always been certain bottles I prefer over others, and a few cheap blends… Continue reading Talisker // Star-Crossed Whiskies
Happy Whisky Wednesday! In honor of International Womens Day, I finally popped the cork on my bottle of Cardhu 16 Special Release 2022, which I picked up during a visit to the distillery in October. Women have always had a place in distilling, but whisky has a reputation as a boys’ club nonetheless. I should know—I’ve surprised a bartender… Continue reading Cardhu 16 Special Release 2022 // Raise the Red Flag
Rumor has it that the inspiration for Corsair Distillery's distinctive label came from a trio of drunken, unbothered Scotsmen striding confidently down a Scottish road after an evening of troublemaking and revelry. That, and the film Reservoir Dogs. Either way, the spirits produced in this craft distillery are well represented by both its label and legend,… Continue reading Corsair Distillery Tour
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