AvatarZachary JohnstonScotch Whisky The 8 Best-In-Class Scotch Whiskies From The World Spirits Competition UPROXX - Zach JohnstonFinding the world’s best Scotch whisky is no easy task. To begin with, there’s so much of it already out there — with vintages in circulation from decades ago. Couple that with the fact that more and whisky...
AvatarZachary JohnstonBourbon Whiskey The 7 ’Best In Class’ Bourbons From The 2021 World Spirits Competition UPROXX - Zach JohnstonThere are a lot of bourbons out there. It may not always seem like that, since a few big brands tend to take up so much of the bourbon conversation. But trust us, there’s so much goddamn bourbon being...
AvatarZachary JohnstonWhiskey Jim Beam’s Managing Director Talks About ’Democratizing Bourbon’ UPROXX - Zach JohnstonMalini Patel is helping herald in a new era in bourbon whiskey. Patel, who has worked with some of the biggest alcohol brands in the world, is currently pushing to create a more inclusive and accessible...
AvatarZachary JohnstonDrinking Here’s The Iconic Sazerac Recipe From Mads Mikkelsen’s ’Another Round’ UPROXX - Zach JohnstonTwo nights ago, the Mad Mikkelsen-starring Danish movie Another Round won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film. The movie is actually a thoughtful exploration of the dark road alcohol can lead...
AvatarZachary JohnstonScotch Whisky The 10 Best Bottles Of Scotch Whisky Between $250-$300 UPROXX - Zach JohnstonLet’s cut to the chase. No beginner should be spending $300 on a single bottle of booze — whisk(e)y or another spirit — unless they have endless means. Scotch whisky at this level is all about collectability,...
AvatarZachary JohnstonWhiskey Ranking The Core Line Of Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whiskies UPROXX - Zach JohnstonLagavulin is one of the most iconic Islay single malts on store shelves. For many, the peaty whisky is the entry point to the wider world of smoke, Port Ellen, and Islay. And there’s a good reason for...
AvatarZachary JohnstonBourbon Whiskey The Very Best Bourbon Whiskey At Every Price Point Between $10-$200 UPROXX - Zach JohnstonWhile our pursuit to find the best bottle of bourbon whiskey at every price point isn’t over (there are still the stratospherically expensive unicorn bottles to get to), we think it’s time to reflect little...
AvatarZachary JohnstonBourbon Whiskey The Founder Of ’Bourbon Pursuit’ Names The 5 Whiskeys He Loves Best UPROXX - Zach JohnstonKenny Coleman — the co-founder of Kentucky’s own Bourbon Pursuit — is more than just a whiskey podcaster. The proud Kentuckian lives and breaths whiskey. As with anyone deep in the whiskey game, Coleman...
AvatarZachary JohnstonKentucky Derby Try Our Mint Julep Recipe This Weekend To Prep For The Kentucky Derby UPROXX - Zach JohnstonMint Julep 3-oz. Woodford Reserve bourbon • 2 sugar cubes • 1 barspoon tap water • Fresh mint (six leaves for cocktail and more for garnish) • Crushed ice Woodford Reserve (grab a bottle here) is the bourbon...
AvatarZachary JohnstonBourbon Whiskey The 10 Best Bottles Of Scotch Whisky Between $200-$250 UPROXX - Zach JohnstonAsking someone to pay over $200 for a bottle of booze — whether it be whisk(e)y, brandy, rum, or even Cognac — is no joke. The liquid in that bottle had better be something truly special. Not quite “once-in-a-lifetime”...
AvatarZachary JohnstonBourbon Whiskey The 10 Best Bottles Of Bourbon Whiskey Between $150-$200 UPROXX - Zach JohnstonPicking the perfect bottle of expensive bourbon is no easy task. Especially for the relative newcomer. Understanding the differences between high-end bourbon expressions can be tough and demands an elevated...
