Walker Comes Around As Whisky Comes Back Into Fashion In Spain By Emma Briones So, you’ve decided to go on holiday to Spain. I have good news for you! Besides sunny days and awesome food, we’ve got a new mandatory stop for whisky fans around the world. It is in Madrid and it is the first of its kind: the ...
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Whiskey Glassware Christmas Gift Ideas
By Richard Thomas Choosing a whisk(e)y gift for an enthusiast poses a common problem for everyone, whether you are an enthusiast or not: buying a bottle can be tricky. After all, even if you know something about whiskey and about your subject’s tastes in it, you also need to know something about his or her collection to make an educated ...
Read More »Carrie Stevens Talks Whiskey
By Richard Thomas As a Gen Xer guy, I was part of the tail end of the days when people bought actual printed girlie magazines, so I must make a confession/disclaimer in opening this interview: Carrie Stevens, Ms. June 1997, was my favorite from that era. Twenty years later, I tripped over her social media, remembered her, and became a ...
Read More »Pioneering Consultant Dave Pickerell Has Died, Aged 62
By Richard Thomas Thursday, November 1st saw the passing of Dave Pickerell, a pivotal figure in modern American Whiskey and it’s craft sector in particular. Pickerell went from a leading role at one of Kentucky’s big distilleries to become one of American Whiskey’s most influential consultants, helping numerous companies to establish sourced brands and build distilleries. Pickerell took his first ...
Read More »A Day At Whisky Live Paris 2018
By Emma Briones Oh, Paris. The city of lights for some and the City of Love for others. Whatever you want to call it, it’s always a good idea to visit Paris. And it is even better if you have a great excuse like visiting one of the most exciting whisky festivals in Europe: Whisky Live Paris. So, between the ...
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