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If you read my write-up on Glenmorangie The Original, perhaps you were inspired to take that first step into the land of malt. If so, congratulations—you've crossed the bridge! Now that you're safely on the other side, hopefully with the realization that all Scotch doesn't have to be smoky, peaty, or intimidating, it's time to take the next step. The question now is: where do you go from here? Well, I'm glad you asked. Because the Lasanta 15 year just might be the answer. Whe

For bourbon drinkers, the leap into single malt Scotch may seem like a big one. With that big, bad, and scary word—peat—standing between them and the category, whether for good reason or simply because of preconceived notions (hint: a lot of Scotch is unpeated!), many bourbon drinkers never give Scotch a fair shot. But for those who are malt-curious, the question then is this: where to begin? There isn't really a right way to bridge this gap, but there are perhaps wrong turns

Consider, for a moment, all that goes into making whiskey. A master distiller is tasked with planning the optimal blend of ingredients, including yeast, grain, and wood, as well as determining the ideal aging time. The master blender is responsible for the care and curation necessary to bring together various barrels for blending purposes. It's an intentional gathering of what is needed to make whiskey, so that each barrel is a provision for tomorrow, to be enjoyed, shared, a

Nick Anderson gets his hands on the latest release of Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey for a deep dive review that you'll only find on the best independent whiskey review site on the web.

This Kirkwall, Orkney distillery in Scotland harkens back to 1798 as the second northernmost distillery of the country. Built by the...

When a new venture awaits and allows showcasing a single grain's full potential, what do you do? If you're James B. Beam Distilling Co.,...