Category: whiskey

Category: whiskey

Spirits & Liquor, whiskey

The Best Smooth Liquor to Drink Straight: A No-Nonsense Guide

Stop looking for “smooth” on the label and start looking at the chemistry. Here is how to find spirits that won’t burn your throat.

Spirits & Liquor, whiskey

Stop Ruining Your Whiskey: The Definitive Guide to Ginger Mixers

Stop using sugary, mass-produced mixers. We break down why choosing the right ginger beer is the most important step in building a perfect whiskey highball.

Spirits & Liquor, whiskey

Stop Chasing Smooth: How to Actually Enjoy Spirits Neat

Is there such a thing as ‘smooth’ liquor? We cut through the marketing myths to explain how to properly enjoy spirits neat without the performative grimace.

Destinations, whiskey

Buying Whiskey in Basel: A Connoisseur’s Guide to the City

Basel is a hidden gem for whiskey lovers, provided you know where to look. We skip the supermarkets to highlight the independent shops and strategies for finding rare bottles.

Spirits & Liquor, whiskey

Tequila vs. Whisky: Why They Are Nothing Alike

Tequila and whisky are not related. Learn why these two spirits are fundamentally different and why you should stop treating them as substitutes.

Spirits & Liquor, whiskey

Is Jack Daniel’s Bourbon? The Truth About Tennessee Whiskey

Jack Daniel’s meets every technical requirement to be bourbon, yet it refuses the label. We break down the Lincoln County Process and the real reason behind the distinction.

beverage industry, whiskey

Tennessee Whiskey: Stop Calling It Bourbon (And Other Mistakes)

Think Tennessee whiskey is just bourbon with a different label? You’re missing the point. Here is how to understand the Lincoln County Process and pick a better bottle.

Spirits & Liquor, whiskey

Is Jack Daniel’s Bourbon? The Truth About Tennessee Whiskey

Is Jack Daniel’s bourbon? We clear up the confusion regarding Tennessee Whiskey, the Lincoln County Process, and what you’re actually pouring into your glass.

Spirits & Liquor, whiskey

Stop Using Expensive Bourbon for Your Old Fashioned

Stop using your top-shelf sipping bourbon for cocktails. An Old Fashioned demands a specific type of whiskey to handle dilution and balance, and it isn’t what you think.