By Richard Thomas When non-Hoosiers think of Indiana whiskey, they usually think of a sourced brand based on the work of that survivor of the Seagram empire, the distillery in Lawrenceburg now known as MGP. However, Indiana is home to a craft distilling scene of its own, and in terms of its scope and vibrancy that scene is every bit ...

These Whiskies Are Worth Much More Than Your Car, And Almost As Much As Your House By Richard Thomas It’s been four years since our first Top Ten of the world’s most expensive whiskies, but the market has not stood still in that time. Quite the contrary, each year since has been marked by a few record-breaking auctions, pointing at ...

By Richard Thomas Every autumn, a group of hot limited edition whiskeys dominate the calendars of most bourbon enthusiasts in America. For several years, I have believed the sleeper of that group has been Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection. Started in 2006, before anyone claims the Bourbon Boom started, the series has showcased historical revival and modern innovation. Much like the ...

By Richard Thomas If you google up the title of this article, what you will find is a clutch of articles regarding cognacs, brandies and armagnacs for bourbon drinkers. What you won’t find (at least not on the first two pages) is a piece that actually addresses the question posed: what bourbons should you use as gifts or gateways for ...

A Chat With The Co-Founder And CEO Of San Jose’s Single Malt-Maker By Richard Thomas When asked how he got into whisky, Virag Saksena tells a story of his father letting him try a little when he was just five years old, in hopes of inculcating a lifelong dislike for drinking it. Obviously, that bit of parental psychology backfired badly. ...