For many years-actually for a lot, way more than decades-whiskey has been irreparably bonded to gambling. The smoky, smoke-filled rooms of western frontier saloons find their places nestled among more elite gaming establishments featuring the quiet rustle of conversation and ornate chandeliers. Tradition meets excitement where gamblers prefer mixing the perfect pace of enjoying your …
By Richard Thomas At the end of 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared “no level of alcohol consumption is good for you.” Before that came an EU study linking even moderate drinking to cancer, but that received less media attention. This issue did not garner cause a press furor until Summer 2024, when a …
Picture this: a cozy evening at home, the amber glow of whiskey swirling in your glass, and the buzz of casino games on your screen. This article will show you how to pair different types of whiskey with online games, creating a refined yet lively atmosphere. From smoky single malts to smooth bourbons, we’ll guide …
By Richard Thomas At the end of 2020 and in the midst of the Pandemic, the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) announced that they would alter regulations allowing for the sale of spirits in 700ml bottles in the United States. For decades prior, the US had a singular requirement for the …
A living legend of the bourbon industry, Wild Turkey’s Jimmy Russell, is celebrating his 70th anniversary with the Lawrenceburg, Kentucky bourbon distillery this week. Jimmy first stepped foot in the distillery on September 10, 1954, and over the following years rose to become Master Distiller in 1967. His work over the subsequent decades built up …
The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inducted five Bourbon legends this week into its ranks, including the first Black chemist at Brown-Forman, a veteran visitor center manager who elevated Bourbon tourism and three distinctive distillery founders, including one who began his career as a retailer and was honored for a lifetime of achievements. The exclusive …
By Richard Thomas A shift of tectonic proportions has taken place in American Whiskey these last couple of years, but to judge from the trade headlines one would assume that nothing had actually happened. Since long before I started writing about whiskey, there have been three stable-as-granite facts about the whiskey business: 1) Johnnie Walker …
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 …
Whiskey and Gambling: a Risky Combination or a Way to Have Pleasure? For many, whiskey sipped while playing casino games seems like the perfect combination of luxury and adrenaline. However, this seemingly perfect concoction can harbor hidden risks that can quite easily turn what seemed like a fun night into one long, terrible mistake. If …
The vibes of a casino are remarkably different; there’s so much glitz and glamour everywhere. In the backdrop, rock music plays, which makes everyone groove. But gamers are in complete awe of casino games that take the stress out of them. For instance, JustCasino promotes the most assorted range of games for players. Let’s get started …
