There is nothing wrong with a cozy evening of gaming with friends, relatives, acquaintances and family. Board games are great fun, but casino games turn an evening into a real highlight. But what snacks and drinks are actually ideal for a successful and entertaining evening at the casino? We have put together some of the …
By Richard Thomas In my new book Whiskey Stories (due out March 4), I made some observations on the attention given to Nathan Green, the slave (later freedman) who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey, and the rise of African-American distillers before, during and after the spotlight was placed on Green’s story. As part of …
By Richard Thomas Douglas Fraser, a contributor to The Whiskey Reviewer, was named to Feedspot’s Top 90 Whiskey Influencers for 2025. This is for his separate Instagram account, @sir_scotchalot. Fraser was listed at number 80, so near the bottom of the list. The same list includes friends of The Whiskey Reviewer like Maggie Kimberl, Heather …
The iconic Scotch whisky maker Ballantine’s has decided to join the celebration of Dota 2’s tenth anniversary. It will be the first strong drink partner in the game’s history. Dota 2, launched in 2013, is still one of the most popular multiplayer games in the world. Its battle arenas host millions of players every day. …
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 …
