By Richard Thomas Going into 2025, the tea leaves were already looking like at least a slowdown in sales was looming. By the end of September, the picture was one of a sales slump rather than a mere slowdown. After fifteen years, the US Bourbon Boom was over, while across the Atlantic sales were down …
On Thursday, former US President Barrack Obama received the Freedom of the City from Lord Mayor Ray McAdam of Dublin. In a ceremony held at the Shelbourne Hotel, Obama was also presented with a first edition copy of the novel Ulysses by James Joyce, first published in 1922; and an ultra-aged bottle of Teeling single …
Whiskey cocktails aren’t just relics from some dusty bar menu – they’ve earned their spot because they deliver. Smooth, strong, and versatile enough to fit any mood, they’re the kind of drinks that win people over even when they swear they “don’t like whiskey.” I’ve watched friends do a full 180 after one proper Whiskey …
When people talk about great spirits, Ireland almost always finds its place in the conversation. Irish whiskey holds a special charm, mixing history, tradition, and craftsmanship in every bottle. But what exactly makes it so respected, and what is an Irish whiskey compared to others? From aging rules to unique production methods, this spirit continues …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A Minneapolis’s O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company has shipped it’s oldest offering yet through its Keeper’s Heart brand: a 32 year old Irish single malt. That is much older than the previous release from Keeper’s Heart of this type, last year’s 21 year old. O’Shaughnessy is the distillery that acquired the services of …
When choosing a gift whisky without much experience, it is easy to end up with a rather specific drink for a fairly decent amount of money. At the same time, the person you are going to give the bottle to is not always an avid whisky connoisseur who loves special varieties with original flavors and …
In an extraordinary celebration of time, tradition, and craftsmanship, Keeper’s Heart is proud to introduce its most exclusive release to date: Keeper’s Heart 32-Year-Old Irish Single Malt. With only one barrel available, this ultra-limited expression will launch September 2025, offering collectors a truly once-in-a-lifetime whiskey. The release is bottled at a robust 54.9% ABV and …
By Richard Thomas The Bourbon Boom is over. Although just how bad the current whiskey sales slump is unclear to outsiders, the slump is very real. Attending this slump is the bursting of the investment bubble that led so many tech\finance bros to sink their excess cash into barrels of whiskey and warehousing ventures, while …
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. …
Two Stacks Irish Whiskey is giving the often overlooked category of single grain whiskey some real attention with its latest offering, now available throughout the US through importer Foley Family Wines & Spirits. It is available in both a 700 ml bottle and the unique 100 ml Dram in a Can. As one of only …
