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 […]

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 […]