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16 Warm, Wonderful Whiskeys

16 Warm, Wonderful Whiskeys

We’ve spent the past month sampling from several bottles to pass along our thoughts on what to drink this holiday season. We heartily recommend these 16 warm, wonderful whiskeys.

5 Scotch Whisky Myths, Smashed

5 Scotch Whisky Myths, Smashed

“Real men drink Scotch whisky neat.” That’s one of many delusions about the spirit that can ruin your enjoyment of it. So we asked an expert (a Scotsman, even!) to dispel the worst offenders. Bonus: he explains the difference between whisky and whiskey. …

The Proper Way To Drink Whiskey

The Proper Way To Drink Whiskey

Gather up all the cherry cola’s, ice cube trays, high ball, rocks, and shot glasses in the immediate area—and throw them in the trash!  Today, you’re drinking whiskey like an …

Classic Whiskey Cocktails

Classic Whiskey Cocktails

Old Fashioned Created in the 1880’s the Old Fashioned contains bourbon, sugar, bitters and a splash of water or soda water. It’s the most controversial drink on the list in …

Whiskey Pairing: The 6 Best Foods To Eat With Whiskey

Whiskey Pairing: The 6 Best Foods To Eat With Whiskey

Red wines goes with beef, white wine goes with fish and milk goes with cereal. What does whiskey go with though? Bad decisions? Wild west saloons? Cirrhosis? No, there are …

7 Reasons to Check Out Whisky Live

7 Reasons to Check Out Whisky Live

Gentleman, it is spring, when our thoughts turn to love. And, for the refined fellow, not just love of women, but of whisky. The good news is, in six cities across the continent, you can indulge that love at Whisky Live. Here’s how. …

Seven Fathoms Rum: One <i>Deep</I> Spirit

Seven Fathoms Rum: One Deep Spirit

Food and drink expert Ricky Crawford shares his latest discovery: Seven Fathoms Rum, a spirit aged in the tropics, deep under the sea. …

5 Whisky Cocktail Recipes For Every Cowboy

5 Whisky Cocktail Recipes For Every Cowboy

Every cowboy needs a whisky cocktail now and then. You don’t have to drink it straight anymore, even if the cowboys of yesterday would chastise you for mixing it. But …