Christopher Null
If you remember that Sean Connery played Indiana Jones’s father, then the idea of Harrison Ford stumping for Scotchmaker Glenmorangie makes more sense than you might think. Now the spokesperson for the brand, and the star of a series of ads for the whisky, Ford is putting his stamp on the liquid itself with his…
Zeitaku Shibori is one of Japan’s top-selling RTD brands, and this year producer Asahi brings it to the U.S. — its first RTD in the States. The concept is extremely simple: vodka, “sparkling soda” — their term — and 10% fruit juice. A 12 oz can has just 100 calories and hits a mere 4%…
There’s no whisky company that loves special releases more than Diageo, and for summer 2026, it’s bringing us a brand new series of ultra-rare offerings to salivate over. The new Diageo Rare & Exceptional Series is awfully precious: It’s only going to be sold through Diageo’s Private Client network, not standard retail channels. The inaugural…
If you don’t think you know Star Hill Farm, you do: It’s the parent company of Maker’s Mark, which isn’t just well-known for its use of red wax to top its bottles. It’s also (probably) the best-selling wheat-recipe bourbon in the world. Wheated bourbon is still over 50% corn — Maker’s is 70% corn and…
La Biblioteca is an Oregon winery but its winemaker hails from Burgundy. Francois Millet, the legendary winemaker who ran Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue in Chambolle-Musigny for decades, took the winemaking reins here in 2022 as a consultant. The new 2023 vintage is the first with his imprint. Over Zoom from his offices in France,…
The latest addition to James B. Beam’s increasingly vast Knob Creek portfolio is dubbed Blender’s Edition — specifically Blender’s Edition 01, the first in a series with no clear terminus. The concept is right there in the name: This is a whiskey designed to celebrate art and craft of blending, though how subsequent releases may…
Papapietro Perry isn’t just a winery whose name is really fun to say out loud. It also makes some stellar wines from its home base in Sonoma County, California. We recently received two pinot noirs from its 2022 vintage. Let’s taste. Updated 5/2026 with coverage of the Peters Vineyard selection. 2022 Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir…
La Maison & Veilier’s Flag Series of rums is on to its third series, three single casks hailing from three different continents, each more exotic than the last. Flag Series has previously been featured as our ##1 rum of 2023, so expectations are about as high as they get. Let’s dive in to these three…
The Hilt Estate can be found in California’s Santa Rita Hills, where it creates a range of wines including Riesling, Syrah, and its flagship releases of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, under the guidance of winemaker Matt Dees. Today we look at The Hilt’s estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, both from the standout 2023 vintage. 2023…
Taiwan’s best-known distillery, Kavalan is well regarded for its premium expressions, some of which can fetch $1000 or more. For something a bit more approachable and affordable, consider the distillery has released Kavalan LÁN Single Malt Whisky, which hits the shelf at a mere 80 bucks. LÁN is a vatting of whisky aged in three…