Today, on February 28th, we celebrate the 143rd birthday of Colonel Albert Blanton, after whom one of the most coveted bourbon bottles in the world is named—Blanton’s! What makes Blanton’s so special? First of all, the Blanton’s bottle was born in 1984 by Blanton’s apprentice, Elmer T. Lee, who also […]
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A Journey to Taste a Unique Laphroaig Cask with Simon Brooking
I had the opportunity to travel an hour-plus west to meet with the Beam Suntory representative and the legendary brand ambassador, Simon Brooking, and taste a single cask of Laphroaig, aged 10 years in Oloroso. 59.8%. Accompanying me on the trip was Yariv Saranga, and together we ventured into the […]
Read MoreCelebrating Quincy Jones’s 90th Birthday with a Special Rye Whiskey
Today, the legendary producer Quincy Jones celebrates his 90th birthday (!). Quincy represents my childhood and youth—pure funky pop, sweet eighties! To mark the occasion, I decided to finally open the Show Business bottle by Josh Mn from Jews and Booze! This is a rye from Koval Distillery, 55%. Why […]
Read MoreSingle Malt Whisky Society Evening with Charles McLean
Charles MacLean leads a tasting panel aimed at selecting one cask for bottling as the Experience Cask. We also choose names for the bottles—fingers crossed because the winning title earns 6 (!) free bottles. Wow. Charles MacLean stands before me, leading a tasting, and I hang on his every word […]
Read MoreAfter a Long Break: Celebrating Two Years of the Bergen Whiskey Club with Single Cask Nation
It’s been ages since I wrote about a Whiskey Club meeting, because we haven’t had one in quite some time. So, after a long break, we finally met at the Bergen Whiskey Club to taste some Single Cask Nation whiskies and celebrate two years—yes, two years!! Who would have believed […]
Read MoreJoin Us on YouTube: Explore the World of Whiskey with Redhead Whiskey
Hello, whiskey enthusiasts! At Redhead Whiskey, we believe in celebrating the rich and diverse world of whiskey through shared experiences and knowledge. We are thrilled to invite you to join our journey on YouTube, where we delve into everything whiskey-related, from tastings and reviews to fascinating histories and behind-the-scenes tours. […]
Read MoreOpening the New York Club with Single Cask Nation
On Tuesday, we opened the New York club. I started the club to drink with three dear friends who couldn’t make it to the other two clubs in New Jersey—too far away, etc. This happened when one of the whiskey club members, who lives in New York and picked up […]
Read MoreCairdeas: My Top Favorite Whiskey from Laphroaig
If Cairdeas is my faith, I must taste every expression in the series. I arrived at a bar in a hotel in Bowmore that offers every possible expression under the sun from Islay. They had a list of all the Cairdeas releases. I started going through what I hadn’t tasted […]
Read MoreExploring Jim Beam: A Journey Through History and Flavors at Our Hoboken Event
Yesterday, we had a fantastic event in Hoboken, New Jersey, fully sponsored by Jim Beam. With their help, we hosted an event with cool bottles, amazing spice at an art gallery, and brought in rich and tantalizing catering. We explored Jim Beam distillery from its early days in 1795 to […]
Read MorePremium Tasting Event – Whiskies Around the World
On Friday, I had the honor of delivering an exclusive premium version of my “Whiskey Around the World” workshop. This private event was a birthday celebration for a special individual, attended by 16 of their closest friends. We delved into the essence of whiskey and its unique expression in different […]
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