Whiskey, like wine, carries with it a rich tradition of craftsmanship and artistry. However, as the spirits industry evolves, technology is proving to be an essential ally in distilling and production. Modern innovations are reshaping every facet of the whiskey business, from grain management to consumer engagement. This blog explores how technology is transforming the …
Online casino gambling can be very exciting. Adding alcohol to this exciting activity can increase the drive, but also bring risks. The effect of alcohol on a person’s ability to make good decisions leads to impulsive behavior, which then increases the likelihood of major financial losses. Today, players have the opportunity to choose a popular …
Finding the ideal present for a lady who appears to have everything might be a challenge. It is not just the price tag that matters, but also the thoughtfulness and beauty of the present. Statista notes that in 2022, more than half of women (55%) preferred cosmetics, perfume, or body care as gifts. Travel-related gifts …
Pairing food and drinks has always been a practice that many sophisticated people have done for many years. It’s a way to showcase a deep knowledge of culinary choices and impress guests. But it’s not just about matching food and drinks. Instead, many people are now attempting to pair high-end whiskey with gemstones. When brought …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Hybrids, or blends of two or more types of whiskeys, have been an interesting and rewarding niche ever since Wild Turkey introduced their now defunct hybrid expression more than a decade ago. Wild Turkey Forgiven was supposedly based on a batching accident, became something of a fan favorite, and consisted …
Uncle Nearest, the whiskey brand named for Jack Daniel mentor and enslaved distillery worker Nathan Green, is set to launch its ‘Lost Chapter’ series. The collection of limited edition whiskeys will give fans access to unreleased chapters of Uncle Nearest Founder and CEO Fawn Weaver’s acclaimed book, Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack …
Dating its start back to 1999, Mackmyra Whisky has long been considered the leading whisky distiller of Sweden and one of the trailblazers of the modern world whisky movement, which saw whisky-making expand into countries during the 21st century where it had been unknown during the preceding century. According to a post on the company …
By David Levine Rating: B Mizunara – just the word makes whisky lovers’ ears perk up and their wallets empty. This Japanese oak species is native to Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, belying its scientific name of Quercus mongolica (though some sources label it as crispula, a variant of mongolica). An average new, 53 gallon American …
Three is a magic number – especially when it involves a trilogy of sought-after bourbons. Lux Row Distillers announced the release of Blood Oath Trilogy – Third Edition, the latest collection of limited-release bourbons, or “Pacts,” created by Lux Row Master Distiller John Rempe. Featuring 750mL bottles of Pacts 7, 8 and 9, this latest …
The negociant World Whiskey Society (WWS) has announced its latest release: a 12-year-old Indiana-sourced Rye whiskey finished in ex-Awamori Casks. The rye whiskey was matured in American oak casks before finishing in rare Japanese Awamori casks. Awamori, indigenous and unique to Okinawa, Japan, is made using long-grain Indica rice and is traditionally stored in clay …
