Review: Glenglassaugh 15 Years Old
When we last visited Glenglassaugh’s core range in 2023, the final scores threw a curveball. The distillery’s 12 year old single malt — the line’s only age-stated whisky — lagged behind the NAS bottlings. (We also reviewed a 46 year from before the distillery’s 1986 shuttering, which is a different and altogether great whisky.) But…
Tasting Report: Spotlight on 2026 Italian Wine Releases
We didn’t make it to Wine Paris this year, but Wine Paris made it to us, courtesy of Communicare il Vino, which sent along 12 selections from its Italian portfolio which were showcased at the event. These hail from all over Italy, and we’re breaking them down by broad category, then order of preference. Sparkling…
Review: Pride of Anderson County Bourbon 9.5 Years Old
Rare Character Whiskey launched in 2021, founded by spirits industry veterans Pablo Moix and Peter Nevenglosky. The independent bottler quickly developed a devoted following by focusing on single barrel selections, custom labels, and premium whiskey stocks. It also became closely associated with its barrel code system, with certain codes developing dedicated followings and becoming highly…
Review: Tequilas of House of Rare
House of Rare is a tequila initiative that got its start with a particular mission: Rather than focusing on tradition, the operation is focused on sourcing unusual and rare casks to finish its spirits, releasing them as limited editions and collaborations. (Tawny Port finish, anyone? Umeshu?) As well, recently the brand began releasing its own…
The Best Orange Bitters (Updated 2026)
After aromatic bitters, orange bitters are easily the most commonly called-for bittering agents in cocktails today. There’s also a huge variety of bitters available on the market. Are they any different? Which is best? I put four big bitters brands to the test to see which was best. We’re updating this story with additional orange…
Review: Palm Republic Rums – Silver and Aged
Palm Republic Rum is part of a new vanguard of rum brands looking to bring ultra-high quality spirits to the market at a reasonable price. The secret seems to be smart blending: Source high-grade barrels from various locales and put them together to create a sophisticated finished product. This brand happens to be co-founded by…
Review: Dewar’s The Champions Edition 19 Years Old (2026)
Dewar’s Champions Edition, which celebrates golf and the U.S. Open, enters its sixth year with the launch of Champions Edition 2026, inspired by the terrain of the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, which was finished in Cabernet Franc red wine casks from Hamptons-based winery the Wölffer Estate. Dewar’s The Champions Edition 19 Years Old (2026) Review I’ve…
Review: Compass Box Hedonism 2026
Compass Box’s Hedonism became an annually released whisky in 2023 (this is our first taste since that happened), and in 2026, it got a celebrity backer, too. Actress Karen Gillan is “the muse” for the label, created by artist Emma Hack. Hedonism was Compass Box’s first whisky ever, launched in 2000, and it remains a…