Spelling words correctly isn't always as easy as it sounds. Why else do you think every writing program has an in-built spell check and applications like Grammarly exist? Although English is generally considered an easy language to learn, it still contains many words that are hard to spell. It's a jumble of spellings and pronunciations from a wide range of...
Finding the right gift for a guy with refined tastes and an appreciation for the finer things in life can be tough. It's even harder during a typical holiday season when you've just got through Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday. The last thing you want to think about is Christmas gifts, but we hate to tell you that you...
The United States of America is a massive country with a rich and varied history. Even though it's only been a country for around 250 years, America has been through civil wars, economic revolutions, depressions, and many more impactful events that have shaped its short history. Throughout that time many strange and interesting things have happened, leading to some weird...
Tequila has become a much-loved spirit over the past decade. Once reserved for shots on a big night out, tequila has elevated itself to a niche spirit drunk by sophisticated men and women who want something other than vodka or whiskey. Sales of the yummy liquid have increased by as much as 30% since 2014 in the United States. The...
Once upon a time, you could fit what I knew about dark beers onto the back of a postage stamp. Through rigorous study and some not insignificant taste testing, I’ve been able to improve my knowledge base to at least hold a reasonable conversation with professional dark beer devotees. While there is a huge (and often confusing) range in dark...
Islay distillery Laphroaig has released the third in its limited collection of single malt whiskies paying homage to legendary former manager Ian Hunter. Book Three: Source Protector, is a 33-year-old whisky from 1987 that has been matured in ex-Bourbon barrels. [caption id="attachment_263775" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Beam Suntory[/caption] Hunter was the last of the founding Johnson family to run the Laphroaig distillery,...
Heaven's Door Spirits have announced the release of its Bootleg Series Vol III, the latest in its limited edition partnership with legendary singer, songwriter, and artist Bob Dylan. Named in tribute of Dylan's famed series of album collections, the highly acclaimed Bootleg Series is a portfolio of rare whiskeys and special blends released annually. The 2021 Bootleg Series release features...
While whiskey is considered an alcohol market dominated by men, the Grace O’Malley Irish Whiskey brand is challenging women in whiskey stereotypes. Spirits are attracting more diverse consumers and drawing more women into the industry. Around 37% of whiskey in the US is consumed by women, who are responsible for up to 70% of household alcohol buying decisions. Grace O’...
If you’re after a whisky that encapsulates the snug warmth of a winter fireplace, then look no further than the Glenmorangie Tale of Winter Single Malt. Glenmorangie’s Head of Whisky Creation, Dr. Bill Lumsden took a parcel of Glenmorangie mellowed in bourbon casks and finished it in casks which once held Sicily’s fortified Marsala wine - loved for its sweet...
If you love whiskey and you love Texas then these are exciting times! While Kentucky and Tennessee have long dominated the American whiskey market, Texas is now becoming a big player with many brilliant distilleries. With so many great Texan whiskeys now out there, we wanted to find the best ones available right now. We put in the long hours...
