R. Kelly once said that age was just a number. Surprise: that mindset didn’t work out for him so well!
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Would the world be better if we could just buy the stuff we like without all of the bells and whistles? Today, we dig into whether that super fancy bottle brings anything to the experience. (Spoiler: I think it does.)
What if I told you that so much of what you might think is “Japanese whisky” is outright fake? And for what’s actually legitimate, why is it worth so much? How did we get here? I do my best to give you a solid primer.
It’s a great question I'm often asked but haven't yet answered in writing: collectively, what are all of the spirits I tend to stock? Today, I try to rectify that glaring omission.
Well, boys and girls, it’s lockdown in Los Angeles, and I figure we might as well make the best of things. Let’s talk simple drinks.
You might have heard me mention this from time to time in other reviews. After some thought, I figured the term deserved some additional explanation and examination.
I don't cover beer and wine much on this site, but every now and again rules should be broken. On a hot day, there's simply nothing better.
A lesser-known scotch distillery that's got a bona-fide "thing." Let's learn what makes it more interesting than most!
An unfairly maligned category, and a good rum can be every bit the equal of a scotch or bourbon as far as dark spirits go. Learn how to pick a good ‘un.
Sometimes the best way to really determine what you think about things is to put your suspicions in the ring and let them go a few rounds against each other. Results were ...surprising.
There's a concept in economics called "close substitution." Exploring the concept, I have a better grasp of why I love some bottles and am downright pissed off by others.
Constantly underappreciated, liquor miniatures actually have quite a lot going for them beyond novelty. I'll do my best to explain why a few of these often sneak their way home from the local bottle shop.
It is true that a good bottle of anything doesn't necessarily go hand-in-hand with the amount you spend. However, there are a few things I come to expect as I begin to spend progressively more money on any individual product.
Visual representations of what our dollars actually get us are nice. Except when they lead us in wrong directions and to mistaken conclusions.
Investing in old and rare whisky is becoming more common. However, the difference between whisky and other investment instruments is that you're not likely to drink your T-bills, stocks, or collectible coins.