A Look At The World’s Most Expensive Whiskies (Japanese Too!) By Richard Thomas As American enthusiasts are left scratching their heads over exactly why even Sazerac Rye is so scarce that it’s now kept in locked cabinets at the liquor store, retail prices for limited edition whiskeys that should be scarce continue to spiral. Leaving… Continue reading The Most Expensive Scotch Whiskies In 2022
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“American Single Malt” Is Almost An Official Thing
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By Richard Thomas An inside joke in the booze writing trade is how made-in-America single malt whiskeys have been the “next big thing” for …., oh, the last several years. Don’t get me wrong: American-made malts have become a vibrant part of the national whiskey scene, and I for one applaud how it is a… Continue reading “American Single Malt” Is Almost An Official Thing
Japanese Whisky 101
By Richard Thomas Whenever I want a short explanation for the roots of modern whisky-making, I say it originated with the Irish and Scots, and was carried by immigrants from those places to the United States and Canada. That covers four of the five major whisky-making countries.The Japanese, on the other hand, don’t fit into… Continue reading Japanese Whisky 101
How Buffalo Trace Made Itself Scarce
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Buffalo Trace Has Kept Many Of Its Prices Unrealistically Low For Years. Has It Helped Or Hurt Consumers? By Richard Thomas Although the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) and Pappy Van Winkle have enjoyed such demand that one needed to put their name on a waiting list to get a bottle as far back as… Continue reading How Buffalo Trace Made Itself Scarce
A Brief History of Whisky
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So often it has been said that no companion could ever measure up to a glass of whisky. Let’s venture into the world of whisky and become members of the prestigious whisky club. The Origins Of Whisky Production Often referred to as the ‘nectar of the gods’ and for good reason, the origins of whisky… Continue reading A Brief History of Whisky