At a recent bourbon tasting with many aficionados, I learned a few more techniques to help the novice have a better tasting experience. I reached out to the person that invited me, Jerry Kersey, and to members of the Las Vegas Whiskey Drinkers and Collectors group on Facebook, to pick their brains. I also did…
The Universal Whisky Experience, aka the Nth, will once again be held at the Wynn Las Vegas And Encore from April 23-25, 2025. The event will be “Crafting timeless moments through the art of whisky and spirits, uniting connoisseurs worldwide with exceptional flavor and heritage.” Already know what you need to know? Then click here…
Wowza! If you wanted to know how Whisky Advocate’s WhiskyFest Florida was in one word that would be it. The whisky list grew quite a bit by the time the event rolled around on October 26. (See below or online here for that.) And there was no way we could even attempt to taste everything….
Presented by Whisky Advocate magazine, WhiskyFest, the leading whisky festival in North America, comes to Hollywood, FL! The festival, which also takes place in Chicago and New York later this year, offers the opportunity to sample whiskies from around the world—including single malt and blended Scotch, Irish, bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Japanese, Canadian, and craft-distilled whiskies—and learn firsthand…
How was the latest Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and did it meet the expectations we had after attending the 2023 event? For starters, this year we got a lot more teaser e-mails from distilleries offering festival bottles to look out for as well as special announcements. We also knew that we would be offered all of…
Bardstown, Ky. – The 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival is Sept. 13-15 in Bardstown, Ky., the Bourbon Capital of the World. The festival brings bourbon enthusiasts from all over the globe to Bardstown, Kentucky, to celebrate the spirited history and craft of bourbon during National Bourbon Heritage Month. For more information, visit www.kybourbonfestival.com. “The Kentucky Bourbon…
This week it’s all about the brown spirits! From Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Access Live 2024 I had many opportunities to try new spirits. In this article, and in the next few following it, I will be sharing the vodka, gin, ready-to-drink craft cocktails, tequila, whisky and bourbons I’ve reviewed. @BNS_Whisky on…
The Universal Whisky Experience is fast approaching, this April 15-19, and I hope you can join us. These are some of the details: TASTE AWARD WINNING WHISKIES AND SPIRITS These events are not only the most unique; they are also the perfect level of intimacy, allowing you to truly enjoy the whisky and spirits samplings…
Just how fabulous was WhiskyFest Las Vegas last week? See my social media below to whet your appetite, the program’s vendor list and then notes from my class with Compass Box Whisky Company! If you just want the story in photos go here. Social Media We had a fabulous time covering Whisky Advocate’s WhiskyFest Las…
The night before the three-day Kentucky Bourbon Fest was set to begin we were invited to a small tasting with two distillers from Michter’s Whiskey. The Speakeasy we were set to meet at, an amazing space that even the employees that worked adjacent to had no clue was there, was a great backdrop for the…