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Press Appearance

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

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My visit to Springbank Whisky School

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, […]

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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 […]

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Barrell 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 […]

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A 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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Whisky Tasting Evening: Discovering Lochlea and Penderyn

Listen, the beauty of these experiences is that we are all tabula rasa. We don’t know or understand the reputation of a distillery or a particular region in Scotland. We come to taste, and it was simply wonderful. The two Davids were fantastic speakers. They weren’t overwhelming or theatrical. They […]

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Honoring Astrud Gilberto with a Sip of Balvenie 16

Since I won’t be able to delve into the amazing experience everyone will have at Gil Firth’s closed distilleries workshop this week, I’ll dive into a different topic… Last week, we lost Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer who brought samba and bossa nova to us in the most accessible way. […]

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