Few people have watched the American whisky market evolve as closely as Sam Filmus. Over nearly three decades, the founder of ImpEx Beverages has seen the industry transform from a niche enthusiast category into a global collectible phenomenon and now into a market searching for its next chapter.  Sam Filmus

Tartan Day Parade 2026 with Laphroaig People who love Scotch will tell you the same thing: it’s never really about the whisky.- It’s about people. Heritage. A shared moment in time. And that spirit was captured so accurately in this year’s NYC Tartan Parade – the annual parade happening every

In February 2026, we explored a different side of whisky: France and the Basque Country of Spain. Curated through De Maison Selections who are known for importing artisan wines and spirits from these two countries. It is worth noting that France is not new to whisky. In fact, it has long

To get to the Isle of Harris in Scotland, you need two flights and either a ferry or a long car ride. All in, it’s about a two-day journey. The Isle of Harris lies off Scotland’s west coast, forming the southern part of the Hebridean island of Lewis and Harris.