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Mint Julep Odds on Derby Favorite
Tomorrow marks the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby, American horse racing's most prestigious competition, with the winner still in question. But...more
Posted: May 6, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
Auchentoshan's Latest a Limited-Edition Scotch Aged in Sherry Casks
Auchentoshan, the Lowland Scotch distiller with the signature triple-distillation process, has added another vintage malt—1998—to its collection...more
Posted: April 29, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
High West's Celebration Barreled Manhattan
Normally, we don't recommend cocktail-in-a-bottle products. But in the case of the prepackaged Manhattan from High West Distillery, the operative...more
Posted: April 22, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
An Even Rarer Eagle
When you're 17 years old, you're sort of half way there—old enough to drive in most states, but not to vote. It turns out that a Bourbon of the...more
Posted: April 15, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
The Making of Glenmorangie's Pride
Much in life is either attributed to science or art. Making great whisky is often an interplay between the two. At least, that is the case of...more
Posted: April 11, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
Tawny Ports
It's hard to argue against the charms of a fine Vintage Port that's been cellared for decades-except when your aim is instant gratification. That's...more
Posted: April 1, 2011 By Kim Marcus
Further Adventures in Brandy
We generally think France when it comes to brandy wine because the classics from the Cognac and Armagnac regions are so pervasive and well thought...more
Posted: April 1, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
Collingwood Brings Maple Finish to Canadian Whisky
The march of interesting new whisky finishes has taken another large step with the introduction of Collinwood, the first whisky of its kind to...more
Posted: March 25, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
2002 Vintage Champagne
James Bond understood the importance of vintage when it came to Champagne. When thugs drag off Honey Ryder in 1962’s Dr. No, he brandishes a bottle...more
Posted: March 11, 2011 By Bruce Sanderson
Jim Beam Takes the Devil's Due
Whiskey fans the world round know about the angel’s share, that percentage of alcohol that escapes through evaporation while the spirit is aging in...more
Posted: March 4, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
Bulleit Pulls the Trigger on New Rye
Since its inception in 1999, Bulleit Bourbon has been one of the most rye-rich brands on the market. With its introduction of Bulleit Rye Whiskey, it...more
Posted: March 1, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
Highland Park's Half-Century Malt
Remember 1960? John F. Kennedy's election? The New Frontier? The beginning of the space race? Highland Park single malt does and has commemorated the...more
Posted: February 18, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
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