The Practical Still
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Aaron Gooding of Last Cut Crystal - hand cut crystal whiskey glasses
If you've paid any attention at all over the last couple of years, you know that I'm a sucker for nice glassware. Wine glasses, coffee cups, and in particular, whiskey glasses are as much a part of my drinking experience as the liquid that is s...
Double Oaked and Toasted Whiskey - It won't save bad bourbon but it can sometimes make for interesting whiskeys
Double oaked and toasted barrel-finished bourbons are quite popular lately. It seems like a similar process to finishing in barrels that previously held other liquids but also different and more like a second maturation than a typical finish. N...
What did we learn about whiskey and ourselves in 2022?
Every year around this time, we look back and ask ourselves what we learned about whiskey. In 2022, the big takeaway is that we should really focus on bourbon, rye, and scotch whisk(e)y that we really like. Saving $5 on a bottle on Elijah Craig...
It's allocated bourbon release season, who cares? Allohatred season is more like it.
Every year in the fall, whiskey geeks decent upon every store hunting for bottles from Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection (BTAC), Pappy van Winkle, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, and others. It's like a zombie apocalypse. Many, if not most, of ...
