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Some quick thoughts today about Bourbon prices, at least for a few brands, spiking catastrophically.
All bourbon is American Whiskey, but many are unaware that not all American Whiskey is bourbon. Learn more about this oddball category!
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.
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’ve seen a tasting note on the side of a bottle (or even here on this site) and thought, “Boy, that’s weird.” I’ll make the case for why weird stuff can be enjoyable.
Ever been at a point where the more you try, the less you seem to know? If you’re bored with what you’re drinking, I might have some insight. (Bourbon drinkers, click here.)
Standardization often results in beloved products no stranger to the shelf. That said, it’s not all sunshine and roses.
Not every bottle is a winner. But, there are better options than dumping crap-grade whiskey down the sink. Let's explore our options!
So after part 1 and 2, let me say again that Independent Bottlings of spirits like Scotch, Rum, and Bourbon can be great. That said, I have some pretty strong feelings about why I'm not going to cover them.
When we talk about "Rye Whiskey," you might initially think that the category were as simple as including all whiskeys made from Rye. Ha! If only life were that simple.
To spoil the ending: no. However, a specific whiskey you enjoy today may not be around tomorrow, or at least around at the same price. I wouldn't lose sleep over it.
The first of a planned three-parter. You might not have ever heard of an Independent Bottling, or might have seen one out of the corner of your eye, unsure of what it was. Let's crack into the "what" for today before we talk about the "why" later.
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.
Maybe the Manhattan is a very distant second in the "most famous cocktail" competition. However, it's a good drink, and one that lends itself very well to revitalization and experimentation.
Flavored spirits are popular, but you're not going to find too much written about them here. The short answer is that most of them are terrible, but a longer answer lurks inside.
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.