A Whiskey Journey Part 9 – my Year of No Buying comes to its end…!
On June 6, 2023, I committed to a year of not buying whiskey. As of this post, that year is … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 9 – my Year of No Buying comes to its end…!
Category: P.O.V.
Destination Whiskeys vs Journey Whiskeys
Some whiskeys send you off down a long winding road. Others are a single end point unto themselves. What’s the … Continue reading Destination Whiskeys vs Journey Whiskeys
A Whiskey Journey Part 8: Turning-Point Bottles Pinned To My Journey’s Map
There are some bottles that impact our whiskey journey more than others. For me, these are whiskeys that maybe opened … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 8: Turning-Point Bottles Pinned To My Journey’s Map
A Whiskey Journey Part 7.5 – halfway through The Year of No Buying
On June 6, 2023, I committed to a year of not buying whiskey. As of this post I’m now six … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 7.5 – halfway through The Year of No Buying
Whiskey In Film
Whiskey is a movie character that’s had a lot of screen time. Whiskey is the Horatio to cinema’s many Hamlets. … Continue reading Whiskey In Film
Rare Whiskey and Other Myths
Why do we choose to believe the things we do? This will not be a rant about the whiskey boom, … Continue reading Rare Whiskey and Other Myths
Tokyo & Kyoto Bar Hop 東京と京都 はしご酒
I recently spent ten days in Japan. Naturally I visited some bars and hit some whisky shops. This account of … Continue reading Tokyo & Kyoto Bar Hop 東京と京都 はしご酒
Comparison: Time and Two “Pre-Fire” Heaven Hill Bourbons
ANDERSON CLUB Japanese export; bottled in 2005; distilled in 1990 or prior MASH BILL – unstated (likely 78% Corn, 10% … Continue reading Comparison: Time and Two “Pre-Fire” Heaven Hill Bourbons
What’s the funk?
Whiskey fans sometimes refer to a flavor note they call “funk.” What is that? This descriptor often gets applied to … Continue reading What’s the funk?
The Angels’ Share – pairing whiskeys with the art of Alexander Polzin
Art and whiskey share a lot in common. I’ve made this point a few times here on the blog, specifically … Continue reading The Angels’ Share – pairing whiskeys with the art of Alexander Polzin
The Right Spirit 