By Richard Thomas Rising hand-in-glove with the popularity of whiskey is whiskey tourism, and Ireland is no exception. Yet as new destinations sprout up on the Emerald Isle’s whiskey trail, one of its must-see fixtures will remain Kilbeggan. It’s not the seat of any of today’s famous brand. Indeed, the whiskey now in a typical bottle of Kilbeggan whiskey comes ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ David Stewart was Master Blender and Malt Master at William Grant & Sons for  more than 30 years before handing the reins over to Brian Kinsman in 2009, so long that many forget just what a major innovator Stewart had been in the scotch industry. This is so much the case that I sometimes find ...

A Casual Chat With The Founder Of One Of New York’s Busiest Whiskey Clubs By Kurt Maitland “It’s pretty simple, every month Astoria whiskey enthusiasts get together to enjoy some fine spirits, good conversation and neighborhood pride in a casual and laid-back environment.” That is the credo of the Astoria Whiskey Society. I’ve run into Emily at many an event ...

By Richard Thomas Although The Whiskey Reviewer does not give out formal awards (yet), we do round-up each year with an informal set of whiskey picks. Each staff member is allowed to chose one whiskey in two categories, Best New Whiskey and Best Whiskey To Pass My Lips, the latter representing whatever the best dram that person had during the ...

By S.D. Peters Rating: B Founder’s Rye Whiskey is the latest release from Standfordville, New York’s Millbrook Distillery. Launched in 2013 by founders Paul Coughlin and Gerry Valenti, Millbrook Distillery kicked-off its line of spirits with a Straight Bourbon named after Dutchess County, in which Standfordville resides. Dutchess Private Reserve 2013 was followed by a Limited Edition Barrel Strength Bourbon. ...