Why A Cocktail Convention Might Also Be The Best Whiskey Festival By Kurt Maitland You might have seen them. They work or dabble in booze and disappeared for a few days in late July only to come back a few days later, easing back into their normal routines and looking just a bit worse for wear. What were they returning ...

By Debajit Dhar Dubai’s glitzy mega-resorts, glamorous hotels and deluxe dining venues offer whiskey enthusiasts various opportunities to enjoy their favorite spirit. It even hosts whisky events curated by international experts. But, and this is the biggest consideration, access to such opportunities can only be possible if you have a clear understanding of Dubai’s strict drinking laws. Dubai is, after ...

Esquire is moving into India, but not by starting the expected local version of their magazine. Instead, the upscale men’s publication is partnering with Franchise India, Ltd. to open what is planned as the first in a chain of themed whisky bars in New Dehli. “The Esquire brand has global recognition, epitomizing cool confidence, wit and style; the lounges will reflect ...

By Randall H. Borkus Not long ago I was traveling through the heart of Bourbon Country in Bardstown on another business planning trip, whereupon I found a little bourbon joint called the Kentucky Bourbon Marketplace (KBM). KBM prides itself as celebrating “All Things Bourbon,” and sports a gift shop; boutique liquor store; a small, but serious, bourbon tasting bar; and a ...

Following up on last year’s program, Booze Menus, Good Passport and newcomer Time Out have teamed up to offer the 2017 NYC Good Whiskey Passport. New Yorkers looking to become better acquainted with the city’s whiskey-oriented bars can make use of the Good Whiskey Passport to get a drink at more 20+ bars and restaurants around the city during the ...