AvatarZachary JohnstonOur (Departing) Whiskey Critic Names His 100 Favorite Whiskeys EverUPROXX - Zach JohnstonThis is it. We’ve reached the end of the road, folks. Today is my last day as a full-time spirits writer at Uproxx. I’ll be leaving you to work for a Kentucky-based whiskey brand as their Chief Brand Officer and VP of International Sales. In times like these, you can’t help but look back — I’ve …
AvatarZachary JohnstonRabbit Hole’s Entire Whiskey Line, Power Ranked For Smooth SippingUPROXX - Zach JohnstonRabbit Hole has carved out quite a niche within the Kentucky bourbon community. Their Kentucky bourbon and rye whiskey has become some of the most beloved stuff sold nationwide. That’s not by accident, either. The whiskey in the bottle is stellar yet approachable and covers a broad range. Coming off …
AvatarZachary JohnstonThe Absolute Best Bourbons Under $200, RankedUPROXX - Zach JohnstonNo one will blame you for doing a spit-take when you see a bottle of bourbon costs $200. It’s a lot. That said, it’s also… not that crazy. Bourbon is a commodity that gets rarer with age — and rarity drives prices up. Still… asking someone to pay two bills for a single bottle of bourbon feels like a …
AvatarZachary JohnstonThe Absolute Best Tasting Scotch Whiskies Under $200, RankedUPROXX - Zach JohnstonAt $200 a bottle, we’ve finally landed on the great bottles of Scotch whisky. This is where it gets fun! We’re not anywhere near the top of Scotch Mountain — there’s so much more Scotch out there to talk about. But we are in the first real sweet spot with amazing special releases, cask-strength …
AvatarZachary JohnstonThe Biggest Takeaways From SXSW’s Whiskey-Focused ‘The Spirit Of Women’ PanelUPROXX - Gabrielle Nicole PharmsI’ve covered SXSW for nearly ten years, and it never disappoints. It’s the one place where you could’ve caught early-career Kendrick Lamar in 2011 and also received encouragement in 2016 from then-President of the United States Barack Obama through his stirring keynote conversation with The Texas …
AvatarZachary JohnstonThe Absolute Best Bourbons Under $150, RankedUPROXX - Zach JohnstonThe best bourbons between $125 and $150 must taste great. Honestly, what are we even talking about if the flavor of these bourbons isn’t exemplary? Story, recipe, vibe — all of that falls away when talking about spending this much on bourbon. It has to be freaking good, above all things. That said, …
