R. Kelly once said that age was just a number. Surprise: that mindset didn’t work out for him so well!
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All bourbon is American Whiskey, but many are unaware that not all American Whiskey is bourbon. Learn more about this oddball category!
What if I told you that so much of what you might think is “Japanese whisky” is outright fake? And for what’s actually legitimate, why is it worth so much? How did we get here? I do my best to give you a solid primer.
You might’ve seen a tasting note on the side of a bottle (or even here on this site) and thought, “Boy, that’s weird.” I’ll make the case for why weird stuff can be enjoyable.
A lesser-known scotch distillery that's got a bona-fide "thing." Let's learn what makes it more interesting than most!
Bourbon seems like something we should all like. I spent some time thinking about the particulars of that statement.
Not every bottle is a winner. But, there are better options than dumping crap-grade whiskey down the sink. Let's explore our options!
Just as it took me some time to appreciate tasting spirits in general, it took me a similar amount of time to be able to appreciate the simplicity and vibrancy of the highball. Now, I make this two-ingredient cocktail often.
To spoil the ending: no. However, a specific whiskey you enjoy today may not be around tomorrow, or at least around at the same price. I wouldn't lose sleep over it.
The second of a three-part run down on Independent Bottlings, or "IBs" for those in the know. Should you get them? Yes.
The first of a planned three-parter. You might not have ever heard of an Independent Bottling, or might have seen one out of the corner of your eye, unsure of what it was. Let's crack into the "what" for today before we talk about the "why" later.
You can't age a spirit without putting it in a barrel made of wood. And yet, not all wood is created equally in the aging process! Grab a seat and I'll share a few odds and ends.
Investing in old and rare whisky is becoming more common. However, the difference between whisky and other investment instruments is that you're not likely to drink your T-bills, stocks, or collectible coins.
If American single malts aren't bourbons, what exactly are they? And can they possibly be as interesting or worth your money as any other whisky category?
As you continue to read about whiskey, you're bound to run across these three terms. Are they important? Yes. Are they what necessarily define a good product? Not necessarily, I argue.
Truth be told, there's no single answer, and be wary of anyone who tells you otherwise. You can pour Talisker 25 into a big cup of Sunny Delight if that's how you enjoy it best. However, there are a few things I've learned.