Whisky Review Roundup: Four Kurayoshi Malts
We review four different Kurayoshi whiskies from Japan: two eight-year-olds, a 12-year-old, and a 18-year-old.
French Whisky? Mais Oui!
French whisky is on the rise. Here are three core brands to taste to get a sense of the region’s stylistic range.
Kamiki Japanese Whisky Finished In…Cedar Casks??
A relatively new blended whisky out of Japan has been finished for an undisclosed amount of time in cedar casks, a rather offbeat choice for secondary aging.
Whisky Review Roundup: Ohishi Brandy Cask/Fukano 12 Year Old
We review two whiskies from the Japanese island of Kyushu: An Ohishi rice whiskey finished in brandy barrels, and a 12-year-old rice whiskey from Fukano Distillery.
Whisky Review: Rozelieures Rare Collection Single Malt French Whisky
We review Rozelieures Rare Collection Single Malt French Whisky, made in a part of France famous for growing exceptional malting barley.
The Israeli Whisky Revolution That’s Happening Now
A bit of kismet, a lot of luck and an innovative spirit have put Israel at the beginning of a bonafide craft-distilling era.
Japanese Whisky is Made in Japan. Right?
It surprises many people to learn that not all Japanese whisky is distilled in Japan.
Whisky Review: Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky
We review Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky, distilled in England by one of a new batch of British whisky makers.
Whiskey Review: Mikkeller Spirits Black Series
We review two whiskies made from Mikkeller’s Black beer, one finished in rum barrels, the other in Oloroso sherry casks.
This Japanese Whisky Just Sold at Auction For a King’s Ransom
A super rare bottle of Yamazaki 50-Year-Old Japanese whisky has sold at auction in Hong Kong for close to $300,000 USD.