A 20-Year Journey with Highland Park
Martin Markvardsen joined Highland Park as a brand ambassador in 2006. Since then, he’s traveled the world touting the virtues of his favorite whisky. He’s… Read More
Canadian Whisky
An “Approachable” Single Malt from Amrut
Amrut’s Indian single malts have been popular with whisky connoisseurs for nearly two decades. Now, with increasing competition from other Indian single malt distillers, Amrut… Read More
Trump Blows Up Trade Talks With Canada; High Whiskey Tariffs Coming
By Richard Thomas Trump lost his 2018 Trade War; he lost his 2025 Trade Wars; had his power to unilaterally declare the tariffs of the 2025 trade wars declared illegal by the courts; and he is in the midst of losing his war with Iran. But apparently he has not lost his appetite for coming …
The Professional Fallout Teachers May Not See Coming After a DUI
A DUI charge can create consequences that extend well beyond the courtroom. While many people immediately think about fines, license suspensions, or possible jail time, educators may also face professional concerns that affect their careers, teaching credentials, and future employment opportunities. Those issues can arise even before the criminal case has been fully resolved. Teachers …
Orphan Barrel Returns With Ultra-Aged Canadian Whisky
Diageo’s Orphan Barrel series, which taps all the whiskey sources available to the British drinks giant to create limited edition and often very old releases, has returned with a new expression: Night Sage. The tale behind the title “Orphan Barrel” is that Diageo finds these supposedly forgotten casks of whisky, presumably moldering in the warehouse, …
Mystery Buyer of Barrell Craft Spirits Facility Sued Over Bulk Canadian Whisky
It did not take long for the new owner of Barrell Craft Spirit’s state-of-the-art blending and bottling facility in Louisville to find itself embroiled in a lawsuit. And as a bonus, the lawsuit revealed the surprisingly low cost of Canadian Whisky. Wyoming-based American Craft…
Whiskey Collecting 101: What New Enthusiasts Should Know
Whiskey collecting has grown from a niche hobby into a global passion shared by enthusiasts, investors, and casual drinkers alike. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your appreciation, understanding the basics can help you build a meaningful and enjoyable collection. In this guide, we’ll break down what new collectors need to …
WhistlePig Releases A 30 Year Old Whiskey, Their Oldest Yet
Vermont-based non-distiller producer (NDP) and micro-distiller WhistlePig is releasing it’s oldest whiskey yet, The BigSheBang. A 30 year old single malt, the whiskey is obviously sourced, as WhistlePig was founded in 2007 and did not release its first product until 2010. The BigSheBang was finished in in Vin Santo barrels, a rare Italian dessert wine known …
Lock, Stock And Barrel Vatted Rye Whiskey Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: B The most approachable of the latest Lock, Stock and Barrel releases (I wrote up their 21 year old rye earlier this month) is their new Vatted Rye. Frankly, I adore the name. It is borrowed from the now outmoded Scotch whisky terminology of referring to a blend of malt whiskies …
Lock, Stock And Barrel 21 Year Old Rye Whiskey Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- As it has been years since I last wrote about the brand, a brief background summary of Lock, Stock and Barrel is called for. The brand is owned by Cooper Spirits, a company founded in 2006. Cooper Spirits is an independent bottler, reliant upon sourced spirits, but knowing their foundation …