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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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 MoreI’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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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 MoreEven 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 MoreToday 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 […]
Read MoreIf yesterday we marked the date when Prohibition was enforced, today we celebrate one of the key roles that played a part in resisting Prohibition—the bootleggers. Those of you who invested your best fortunes in stores like “The Third Ear” and “The Hole in the Black” are familiar with the […]
Read MoreThis evening, I had the immense honor of participating in an annual Scottish ceremony that celebrates the life and poetry of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Burns wrote extensively about the many women in his life, nature, and he is credited with bringing whisky to the forefront of Scottish culture […]
Read MoreToday, we commemorate 107 years since the death of George Garvin Brown, the man behind Old Forester and the Brown-Forman Corporation. Brown, with Old Forester, brought about the standardization of quality at a time when whiskey was classified as ‘medicine’ and there was no regulation on what could be added […]
Read MoreAre there people out there who go to sleep and dream about whisky? Last night, I dreamt about Glenfarclas 16 105 60% Limited Edition, which was released yesterday in honor of Burns Night 🤦♀️. I woke up to a Friday workday with the taste of sherry already in my mouth […]
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