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There are 4 steps to finding the right whisk(e)y:
1. Discover. Figure out the traits that you want in “the one.”
2. Explore. Check out a few different types that exhibit those traits.
3. Experience. Get to know one type intimately.
4. Fall in love. Realize you found “the one.”
Well, there is a 5th step that is highly taboo in the real world but more than welcome in the knowing-your-Whiskey’d World.
The 5th step is: Have a love affair.
Did you know that “whisky” means “water of life”? According to Wikipedia: The word whisky (or whiskey) is an anglicisation of the Gaelic word uisce|uisge meaning water. Distilled alcohol was known in Latin as aqua vitae=”water of life”. This was … Read More
It’s October. In New York City, that means the weather fluctuates from warm to hot to cold to freakishly cold in a matter of hours. What happens then? People get sick. Of course, New Yorkers work hard and play hard. … Read More
About a year ago, I sat down with one of my best friends, Jeff, at a Manhattan whisky bar and had my first whisky tasting. He asked me, “What do you want to try?” I responded, “Something that fits me.” … Read More
What can be tastier than pure honey? Honey-flavored whisk(e)y! Normally, I don’t like any flavoring added to my whisky (this includes mixed drinks. I know, I’m weird.) However, there is one type of flavored whisky that I will enjoy wholeheartedly, … Read More
Did you know that “whisky” and “whiskey” are both accurate spellings? The difference is primarily due to geography. Taken from Wikipedia’s section on “Names and spellings” for “whisky”: The spelling whisky (plural: whiskies) is generally used in Canada, Japan, Scotland, England, and Wales—while whiskey (plural: whiskeys) … Read More