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Seven Scotch Whiskies For Under $50

By Richard Thomas As a rule, Scotch Whisky is the category of whiskey least compatible with the term “bargain.” While it is true that scarcity has driven Japanese Whisky prices to a level that would make me consider teetotaling were it the only choice, Scotch has always been somewhat more expensive than American, Canadian and …

Gordon & MacPhail Are Set To Auction 85 Year Old Malt This Autumn

Esteemed Scottish whisky company Gordon & MacPhail is releasing what it bills as the oldest ever single malt whisky in October 2025, in partnership with American architect and designer, Jeanne Gang. On 3rd February 1940 in a quiet corner of the north-east of Scotland, George Urquhart and his father, John, laid down spirit from Glenlivet …

15 Stars Extends Brand With Three New Bourbons

15 Stars, a non-distiller producer that has been garnering attention lately for its quality, sourced and contract-produced offerings, has announced a brand extension in the new First West line. This new line of bourbon kicks off with three expressions: Small Batch, Toasted Oak, and Extra Aged 8-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey. The Small Batch and Toasted Oak releases …

Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Rock and Rye Review

Updated July 26, 2025 By Debbie Shocair Average Rating: B Given what I do, most whiskey fans presume I am opposed to flavored whiskey. On the contrary, I appreciate the flavored stuff as “gateway whiskey,” bringing into the fold those who still harbor reservations. Founded by the late and esteemed Robert Cooper, Cooper Spirits has …

Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Rock and Rye Review

Updated July 26, 2025 By Debbie Shocair Average Rating: B Given what I do, most whiskey fans presume I am opposed to flavored whiskey. On the contrary, I appreciate the flavored stuff as “gateway whiskey,” bringing into the fold those who still harbor reservations. Founded by the late and esteemed Robert Cooper, Cooper Spirits has …

Casino Cocktails Decoded: Signature Drinks That Bring Luck to the Table

In this guide, we reveal how signature casino cocktails do more than refresh—they embody gambler’s luck, confidence, and tradition. Minimumdepositcasinos.org invites you to discover not only the drinks’ flavors but also the winning mindset and strategies they can inspire. Introduction: Where Luck Meets Libation Whether you’re seated at a velvet-lined poker table or spinning the …

Two Stacks Has A Whole Slate Of Irish Whiskeys

By Richard Thomas Two Stacks Irish Whiskey is a relative newcomer to what had been an Emerald Isle whiskey boom. Founded in 2000 by a trio of friends, the company was established as a classic Irish bonder and has the stated intention of helping to revive what had been a thriving commercial sector in Ireland. …

Diageo Unveils A 34 Year Old I.W. Harper And Sends It Straight To Auction

In a move more reminiscent of the Scotch trade than Kentucky bourbon, international drinks giant Diageo has introduced a 34 Year Old bourbon through its ownership of the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery and sent it straight to auction. Crafted from just four legacy barrels laid down in 1989 and matured for 34 years at the iconic …

California’s Wolves Whiskey Partners With Willett On New Rye

Wolves Whiskey, a non-distiller producer in California heretofore best known for its work with American Single Malts, already had a deal in place with Kentucky’s Willett Distillery to acquire stocks of Willett-made rye. Now that deal has yielded the first Wolves Whiskey expression with an age statement: Wolves and Willett Limited-Edition 10 Year Rye Whiskey. …

Sazerac Rye Adds 100 Proof Version

Buffalo Trace Distillery has introduced a new, higher-proof addition to its Sazerac Rye Whiskey portfolio, Sazerac Rye Whiskey 100 Proof. Developed in response to demand from bartenders and whiskey enthusiasts alike, this innovative expression is designed to offer enhanced flavor, versatility and control in cocktail creation while maintaining the smooth, approachable profile that defines the …

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