The Tantalus case by esteemed British woodworker David Linley is something every gentlemen worth his weight in scotch should have in their household. Made of Macassar ebony, dark stained walnut and nickel engraving plates, the lead crystal decanters held within can be safely locked — that way no wandering snifter poachers can get their hands […]
21
Dec
Viscount David Linley's lockable Tantalus case
2
Dec
To be or not to be a true bourbon?
Angel’s Envy is a new bourbon set to launch in January, distinct in that each year the Kentucky distillery will alter the recipe and aging to create a unique batch of whiskey. The 10/10 edition debuting in January 2011 was aged in oak, but finished in vintage and ruby Port barrels — a practice that […]
2
Jul
Maker's Mark gets a caramel and vanilla make-over
Maker’s Mark has exploded in popularity over the past decade, and for good reason. As a carefully crafted small-batch whisky, it makes a much better alternative to the Jim Beams and Jack Daniels of the world. Now, for the first time since setting up shop in 1958, Maker’s Mark are putting out a new varietal […]
28
Jan
Limited Edition luxury bourbon to keep winter nights warm
The Van Winkle family recently announced the release of a very limited Old Rip Van Winkle Family Selection 23 year-old bourbon whiskey decanter. Every barrel of whiskey was chosen from the lower, cooler floors of the aging warehouse, allowing this wheated-recipe bourbon to age more gracefully. Julian and Preston Van Winkle hand-picked these select barrels […]
5
Nov
Inside Chi-Town’s South Side nightclubs between 1975-1977
What an amazing book and compilation (2x LP on vinyl) from Chicago’s Numero Group. Listen to the music while flipping through the pages and you can almost taste the bourbon and smell the menthol—it’s pure romance. At 23 years old, Michael Abramson found himself in the middle of Chi-Town’s South Side nightclub scene between 1975-1977—an […]
