What’s the difference and why it’s all good With the huge resurgence of bourbon in recent years, spirits fans (like me) have started exploring the variety of palate pleasing offerings that fall under the label of whiskey. Only once I did so did I learn that not all whiskey is whisky and that each option on the market has a devoted and vocal fanbase. Bourbon is America’s official spirit. To be called a bourbon, several qualifications have to be met: mash bill, aging, proof, and must be distilled and bottled in the United States. Bourbon… Read Article →
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Whiskey (or whisky) improves with a bit of age. Be it bourbon, scotch, American, Irish, or Japanese whiskey, they all improve with some time. If you open a bottle of whiskey and pour a dram straight off, you may not like it. Cork the bottle and give it a week or so, the new air will let the lovely breathe. Then try again. You’ll be surprised when what you dismissed first off as shite is now mellow, smooth, heavenly sipping. Air your first draft the same way. With fresh eyes, dig in and start editing…. Read Article →