The first time I tasted Glenfarclas was the Family Cask brought to me by the Doc. It was rich, deep, and wonderfully sweet. It was last summer, during a period when I couldn’t bring myself to drink smoky whisky as usual, and the Glenfarclas landed perfectly for me. A summer […]
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Exploring the History of Alcohol and Whisky: The Excise Act of 1823
Lately, I’ve been delving into the history of alcohol, especially whisky, thanks to my Prohibition tour. One of the most important laws in the history of whisky in Scotland that I’ve been dissecting all day is the Excise Act of 1823. This law is ostensibly the date when whisky became […]
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A Busy Week at the Whiskey Club: Barrell Bourbon
Shavua Tov, Shanah Tovah, and G’mar Chatimah Tovah! Last week was an incredibly busy week at the Whiskey Club. After a month and a half, or actually two months, of break, we finally reunited at both clubs—Bergen in North Jersey and Hoboken in Central Jersey. We had two guests, each […]
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Whiskey Show: A Rollercoaster of Emotions and Discoveries
Wow. The Whiskey Show was intense, exhilarating, and emotional, with treasures to be found in every corner. Now, as I land back home, I’m feeling a bit confused and down after the high. For me, the strongest dynamic at the show was between the desire to learn from the experts […]
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Laphroaig visiting Whiskey Club
Amidst the unbearable pain of the past three weeks, we had an incredibly emotional event that, for me, was a monumental highlight in my whiskey journey. After a year and a half of courting, Laphroaig came to us. I debated whether to hold the event and how we could even […]
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Milk and Honey Whiskey Tasting Event Whisky Club
Two Days, 53 People, 7 Bottles, 5 Cases of Elements Sherry These are some of the numbers from the ‘Milk & Honey Evening’ I hosted at both the Bergen Club and the Hoboken Club here in New Jersey. Originally, Doc Ishai Kleiman was supposed to join us, but due to […]
Read MoreA Delightful Conversation on Omer Ganor’s Podcast
I’m thrilled to share that I had the pleasure of being hosted by Omer Ganor on his podcast for Episode 77. As an Israeli living abroad for the past 20 years, mainly in the U.S., it was an incredible opportunity to connect with Omer and discuss my whiskey journey. Over […]
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Heading Home: Prayers for My Flood-Prone Basement
Alright, I’m on my way home, and already the Governor of New Jersey has declared a flood emergency. So, I’m asking for the public’s help in praying for my basement, which holds many records (the whiskey is not there, don’t worry) and is at risk of flooding… Hoping I don’t […]
Read MoreThere’s Nothing Like Friday Whiskey
Even abroad, you can feel that special Friday energy. A friend invited me for an afternoon coffee with some gooey gluten-free brownies… so, of course, I brought along an essential addition for a Friday afternoon. 60.9% Red Snake— a single malt from an exceptional single cask, matured in an ex-bourbon […]
Read MoreThis Day in Whiskey History: Marking 105 Years Since the Start of Prohibition
Today marks 105 years since the onset of “Prohibition” in the United States—a period during which it was illegal to manufacture, transport, and sell alcohol. However, it was still legal to drink alcohol if, say, you were sick or happened to have a stockpile at home. This period continues to […]
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