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 […]
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Celebrating 30 Years of Friends of Laphroaig: A Journey of Community and Connection
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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreAn Evening with Koji-Infused Japanese Whisky
On Thursday evening, we hosted George at the Whiskey Club for a Japanese whisky night themed around Koji. I know Koji the dog, but what on earth is Koji? As it turns out, Koji, which the Doc š has mentioned several times, is a type of mold applied to rice […]
Read MoreA Busy Week at the Whiskey Club: Barrell Bourbon
Shavua Tov, Shanah Tovah, and G’mar Chatimah Tovah! Last week was an incredibly busy week at the Whiskey Club. After a month and a half, or actually two months, of break, we finally reunited at both clubsāBergen in North Jersey and Hoboken in Central Jersey. We had two guests, each […]
Read MoreWhiskey Show: A Rollercoaster of Emotions and Discoveries
Wow. The Whiskey Show was intense, exhilarating, and emotional, with treasures to be found in every corner. Now, as I land back home, I’m feeling a bit confused and down after the high. For me, the strongest dynamic at the show was between the desire to learn from the experts […]
Read MoreLaphroaig visiting Whiskey Club
Amidst the unbearable pain of the past three weeks, we had an incredibly emotional event that, for me, was a monumental highlight in my whiskey journey. After a year and a half of courting, Laphroaig came to us. I debated whether to hold the event and how we could even […]
Read MoreMilk and Honey Whiskey Tasting Event Whisky Club
Two Days, 53 People, 7 Bottles, 5 Cases of Elements Sherry These are some of the numbers from the āMilk & Honey Eveningā I hosted at both the Bergen Club and the Hoboken Club here in New Jersey. Originally, Doc Ishai Kleiman was supposed to join us, but due to […]
Read MoreHeading Home: Prayers for My Flood-Prone Basement
Alright, Iām on my way home, and already the Governor of New Jersey has declared a flood emergency. So, Iām asking for the public’s help in praying for my basement, which holds many records (the whiskey is not there, donāt worry) and is at risk of floodingā¦ Hoping I donāt […]
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 youthāpure 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 […]
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