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 […]
Read MoreThur Oct 24 8pm, Hoboken Club: Milk & Honey the award winning Israeli distillery
Tue Oct 22 + Wed Oct 23 8pm, Bergen Club: Milk & Honey the award winning Israeli distillery
Thur 26th Sep 8pm, Bergen Club: Michter’s – The Legendary American Whiskey SOLD OUT
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 […]
Read MoreBarrell Bourbon: The Rising Star in Corn Whisky
Next week, the Whiskey Club will welcome Barrell Bourbon, a brand rising like a meteoric star in the world of corn whisky. As a diligent student, I’m studying the material thoroughly 🌽, or at least trying to. I’ve already mentioned them here a few times. Aside from the price, which […]
Read MoreA Surprise Tasting After the Prohibition Tour Test
Yesterday, at the end of a test run for the Prohibition tour, we found ourselves at Tomo’s bar, where I plan to finish every tour with a tasting of Glenfarclas 10. Everyone had already dispersed, and it was just Tanny, my beloved, and me, absorbing the feelings of this new […]
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