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. […]

Earlier this Fall we got some very exciting news about Angela D’Orazio moving into a Creative Director role in Compass Box. This is a bold, exciting and a very natural move in a way as both the Master Blender and the brand are experimental at nature, loving to explore and […]

Last Monday members of USBG NY and NJ were invited to taste and learn directly from David Blackmore -Whisk(e)y Ambassador Team Lead & Global Brand Ambassador, Ardbeg and Glenmorangie and the newly appointed Keeper of the Quaich board member – the ins and outs of 4 core tastings from Ardbeg […]

This morning we got some very exciting news about Angela D’Orazio moving into a Creative Director role in Compass Box. This is a bold, exciting and a very natural move in a way as both the Master Blender and the brand are experimental at nature, loving to explore and push […]

Everybody’s talking…About the Terroir Series by Milk & Honey, and all I can hear in my head is that John Lennon song that begins with “Everybody’s talking…”So I looked it up—and okay, the lyrics don’t really fit.But guess what popped up? Coincidence? I think not!John Lennon’s last album… was titled […]

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 […]

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 […]