By Richard Thomas Summer is around the corner, and with it sweltering summer heat. Although I know some will argue this with me, the season is not the best time for whisk(e)y drinking. Whether they be subtle or full-bodied, the better whiskies lose some of their luster as the mercury rises in the thermometer. Truth be told, your top shelf ...

By Kyle Doran Moonshine has been making a significant comeback over the last decade. Traditionally, the drink has held the stigma of the peasantry, the work of rural farmers and mountain people set to quickly turn corn into a good time and a cash product. However, that stigma has receded in recent years. Rich with fascinating history, hipsters and connoisseurs ...

By Richard Thomas One of my periodic projects is taking some of the more disappointing whiskeys that I come across and finding a way to recover them. My staple move is to try some home blending, which is especially useful in cases where a whiskey is sub-par because it is overwhelmed by one or more strong flavors. However, at The ...

By Kurt Maitland Amanda Schuster is the Senior Editor in Chief of The Alcohol Professor, author of the book New York Cocktails, a freelance writer and booze-industry social media manager, and has a wealth of knowledge in the spirits field. She is a certified sommelier and former retail spirits and wine buyer for Astor Wine & Spirits, all of which makes ...

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 ...