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March 14, 2013 Spirits
For the Tasting: New Season, New Spirits
The transition from winter to spring is a beauteous time for so many reasons. The sun is with us during the day for just a bit... Read more »
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January 17, 2013 Spirits
For the Tasting: Glen Garioch and Glen Grant
Here at The Spirit I receive a lot of spirit samples—and I mean a lot. More often than not, I find myself wondering what to... Read more »
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November 1, 2012
Who Was the Best of the Best in Single Malt Scotch?
Welcome back to our final results recap for the 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, this time highlighting the Single Malt Scotch... Read more »
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November 1, 2012 Spirits
The Story Of: Single Malt Scotch
There have been two distinct varieties of whisky made in Scotland since the invention of the continuous still in the 1820s and... Read more »
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October 25, 2012 Spirits
Which Scotches Did the Best in the Ultimate Spirits Challenge?
Welcome back to the thirteenth installment of our Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012 results! This week we bring you Scotch... Read more »
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October 25, 2012 Spirits
The Story Of: Scotch Whisky
For a whiskey to be considered a Scotch whisky, it has to be produced in Scotland. The Scottish have internationally protected... Read more »
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October 11, 2012 Spirits
World Whiskies Score High at Ultimate Spirits Challenge
Welcome back to our eleventh installment of the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012 results coverage! This week we take a look at... Read more »
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October 11, 2012 Spirits
The Story Of: Canadian and Other Worldly Whiskies
When it comes to the production of whiskey, many countries are responsible for churning out some very fine products. While we... Read more »
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September 20, 2012 Spirits
American Whiskies Come Out In Full Force
Welcome back to our ninth installment of Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012 results! This week we bring you the results of the... Read more »
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September 20, 2012 Spirits
The Story Of: American Whiskey
The American whiskey category can be broken down into three subcategories. They are differentiated by the proof at which they... Read more »
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August 14, 2012 Entertaining
How To Update Your Home Bar-Part I
Your home bar is your temple, your place to really show off what you know about...bars. So, to help show all of your future... Read more »
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July 24, 2012 Cocktail Recipes
Warm Weather Whiskey Cocktails
The summer months beg for cold and refreshing cocktails, which many people believe can only be achieved by using vodka or gin... Read more »
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June 21, 2012 Spirits
A Spirited Cheese Pairing Part 2
Here we are, back again for part two of my spirits and cheese pairing. Last time, I had a really exciting array of spirits that... Read more »
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June 7, 2012 Spirits
A Spirited Cheese Pairing
As a writer about all things boozy but mostly spirit-forward, I am constantly looking for ways to prove that spirits are just... Read more »
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April 24, 2012 Spirits
New Whiskies for Spring and Summer
On April 11, Whisky Live tookplace at Pier 60 of Chelsea Piers. Among the tartans, the bagpipes and the craft cocktail... Read more »