So we hosted a special night at the Club and brought in George to talk to us about tequila—how it’s made, where, and how it differs from our beloved whisky.Honestly, it changed the way I see tequila tastings. Tequila always took me back to those days when I was building […]
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Verstill visiting Whiskey Club
Wow. Totally blew me away! I’ve known Matan and Verstill for two years now, but until yesterday—and largely thanks to one Ohad 🥸—I didn’t truly grasp their brilliance. Verstill are flavor architects. They take a base distillate and custom-craft it according to a recipe you give them, shaping it into […]
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Tasting the new Smokiverse
Friday night at Tomo’s @copperandoaknyc ❤️🔥 I had the chance to taste the new @ardbeg_usa Smokiverse, part of their annual Committee release celebrating 25 years. As I delve deeper into the smoky flavor journey, I understand better what Yuri once told me—and even demonstrated with a long-ago tasting of Lagavulin […]
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Thank you North Jersey/USA Today for featuring me and Redhead Whiskey Club in an interview about Irish Whiskey honoring St. Patrick’s Day.
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Women of Whisky: Bessie Williamson of Laphroaig
Bessie Williamson: The Woman Who Saved Laphroaig Bessie Williamson (1910–1982) was a pioneering figure in Scotch whisky, best known as the first woman to own and manage a Scotch whisky distillery in the 20th century. Born in Glasgow, she initially had no plans to enter the whisky industry. In 1934, […]
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Milk & Honey Distillery Tasting Event
Last week, our Jersey club welcomed Milk and Honey Distillery. This was a visit we’d eagerly anticipated. We first tasted Milk and Honey’s expressions in our second-ever club meeting two years ago—back when we were just “kids,” meeting with the U.S. importer. A year ago, I even led a workshop […]
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From Distillery Manager to Whisky Legend: My Conversation with Barry MacAffer of Laphroaig
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Barry MacAffer, former Distillery Manager at Laphroaig, for an insightful conversation about his career, the legacy of the distillery, and the community that has grown around this iconic Scotch whisky. A Journey to Laphroaig Barry’s path to becoming the manager of […]
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Celebrating 30 Years of Friends of Laphroaig: A Journey of Community and Connection
This past month, I had the incredible honor of attending a milestone celebration: 30 years of Friends of Laphroaig, a global community that shares the love for one of Scotland’s most iconic distilleries. As someone deeply passionate about whiskey and the communities it builds, this experience was more than just […]
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The Golden Touch: Sauternes Wine and Its Enchanting Influence on Whiskey
The Golden Touch: Sauternes Wine and Its Enchanting Influence on Whiskey In the world of fine spirits, the marriage of whiskey and wine casks is a celebrated union, bringing together the best of both worlds. Among the various types of wine casks used for maturing whiskey, Sauternes stands out with […]
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Whiskey Adventure: Crafting a Prohibition Tour in Manhattan
One of the whiskey adventures I’ve been working on in recent months is designing a tour in Manhattan focused on one of the most exciting periods in American history—the Prohibition era. Yesterday, we did a test run with some friends from the Whiskey Club, and it was simply delightful. Two […]
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