Alcademics

So, so much whiskey. Read more →

How the makers of Jameson and Redbreast keep whiskey-ruining sulfur out of their barrels. Read more →

Answering a lingering question about the type of oak barrels used in Jerez for sherry exported to Scotland to age scotch whisky. Read more →

Today in Jerez de la Frontera, the heart of the sherry region in Spain, Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey launched their Redbreast Lustau Edition. Read more →

This has been a great year for cocktails and spirits books- tons have come out, and the majority are written by well-respected bartenders and other experts. Here are more than 40 books to consider for your holiday gifting or reading for your own enjoyment. Read more →

New Limited Releases From Tomatin Distillery The Tomatin Distillery Co Ltd has announced some new limited editionreleases with an emphasis on Sherry. The Tomatin Cuatro Series presents four limited edition expressions of Tomatin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. All distilled on the same day, the whisky was matured for nine... Read more →

As part of their "What Are You Drinking?" series, Serious Eats: Drinks asked me some questions about what I am drinking lately. I give a few thoughts on mezcal, sherry, armagnac, bars I like to visit, trend predictions, and stuff like that. Check it out over at Serious Eats. Read more →

Toronto Cocktail Week runs October 1-7, 2013. I'll be there for part of that week and giving three talks at the Drake Hotel, and they're all *free* so come on up! TCW ICE ICE BABY SEMINAR A look at the ice obsession Ice is an element in nearly every cocktail... Read more →