Found North Batch 012 Cask Strength Whisky Review
Can a Canadian whisky deliver big bourbon-like oak without over-extraction? Found North Batch 012 answers with a 22-year, cask-strength stunner.
Starlight Distillery Unveils 10-Year Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon
What happens when a seventh-generation Indiana farm family ages estate-grown bourbon for a full decade? Starlight Distillery’s 2,000-bottle answer arrives June 20.
Phil Dwyer Launches Whisky Wednesday Website, Offers Services Across The UK
Looking for UK whisky tastings—or expert brand help? Phil Dwyer’s new Whisky Wednesday hub lists events, services, and a weekly “Wednesday Dispatch” newsletter.
Laphroaig Willem Dafoe Limited Edition Review
Is Laphroaig x Willem Dafoe worth the price? Dive into smoky, sherried Islay notes, sea salt, cocoa, umami, and see who it’s for.
Final Flight Reserve Bourbon Honors AV-8B Harrier Retirement
What happens when 55 years of Marine aviation history meets a limited-edition bourbon? Final Flight Reserve honors the AV-8B Harrier’s retirement in just 1,500 bottles.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Gets a Bad Reputation — Here’s Why It’s Undeserved
Why does the world’s best-selling Scotch get so much hate? The answer isn’t the whisky—it’s how you’re serving it. Here’s how to get it right.
Las Vegas Distillery Announces First Bourbon Week June 2026
What happens when a 97-point award-winning distillery throws its first-ever Bourbon Week? A 113-proof barrel-strength release, BBQ pairings, and Father’s Day perks.
Why Asking for ‘Smooth’ Whisky Is Valid (And the Science Behind the Burn)
Why do whisky snobs cringe when you ask for something “smooth”? Turns out the science is entirely on your side — here’s what’s really behind that silky sip.
Orphan Barrel Debuts ‘Night’ Sage, a 25-Year-Old Canadian Whisky
What happens when Canadian whisky sleeps in seasoned oak for a quarter century? Orphan Barrel’s Night Sage offers a rare, one-batch-only answer at $225.
I Invested in a Barrel: Inside the World of Private Cask Ownership
A £2,500 cask purchased in 1998 eventually yielded bottles worth over half a million pounds. So should you invest in a barrel of spirit?
Ballantine’s Launches Malbon 21 Year Old, Korea Travel Retail Exclusive
What happens when Scotch whisky heritage meets modern golf culture? Ballantine’s x Malbon delivers a 21 Year Old exclusive to Korea duty free you won’t find anywhere else.