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 […]

Thank you North Jersey/USA Today for featuring me and Redhead Whiskey Club in an interview about Irish Whiskey honoring St. Patrick’s Day.

Walking through the doors of Springbank Distillery feels like stepping into a living history of whisky-making. Every inch of this place carries the weight of tradition—from the floor malting to the direct-fired stills, an unwavering commitment to doing things the old-school way. Springbank isn’t just about whisky; it’s about heritage, […]

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 […]

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 […]