A. Smith Bowman’s New Whiskey Is an Oaky Stunner—and Only Available for a Limited Time

Following the successful launch of its Oak Series back in March, A. Smith Bowman has unveiled the second addition to the line, Abraham Bowman Oak Series: American Oak. The collection explores cask maturation in different oak varietals from around the world, as well as barrel char’s effect on whiskey flavor. The second edition finds the … Read more

I’ve Tried Hundreds of Expensive Whiskeys, but I Always Reach for This Affordable Bourbon

I’ve spent almost two decades tasting and writing about alcohol. When it comes to spirits, I’ve likely sampled bourbon more than any other form of alcohol, with single malt Scotch whisky being a close second. So, saying that I’ve enjoyed hundreds—if not thousands—of bourbons over the years is a pretty accurate statement. In that time, … Read more

Old Overholt’s Limited-Edition New Whiskey Is a Must-Buy for Rye Fans

Rye whiskey has soared over the past decade. Despite being the most historic style of American whiskey, domestic liquor stores couldn’t give the stuff away as recently as the early 2010s. Back then, screw-capped expressions of the spirit would collect dust on shelves at $20 a bottle.  Today, bottles five times that cost are ripped … Read more

I’ve Tried Hundreds of Whiskeys. This Reliably Affordable Bourbon Is My Favorite High-Rye Sipper

When I joined a Stitzel-Weller Distillery tour last December, I was excited to sample elite bottles from luxe brands like Blade & Bow and I.W. Harper.  When we stepped inside a cold and dusty rickhouse, our knowledgeable guide (thanks, Pat) poured a sample of Bulleit Frontier Whiskey’s 10-year-old bourbon. I wasn’t expecting to be blown … Read more