AvatarZachary Johnston3 hours agoThe Absolute Best Whiskeys To Chase Down This OctoberUPROXX - Zach JohnstonIt’s October and we’re officially neck deep in the fall release season in the whiskey world. There’s so much new whiskey dropping right now that I had to both extend our monthly roundup to 50 bottles and cut a ton and save them for next month. Below, I’ve split this monthly list into two sections. In …
AvatarZachary Johnston4 days agoIncredibly Smooth Peated Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, Tasted ‘Double-Blind’ And RankedUPROXX - Zach JohnstonIn much of the country, the weather has shifted into full-on fall. That means fireplace smoke is slowly replacing backyard barbecue smoke in our lives. That in turn means that this is a prime time for some ultra smoky peated single malt Scotch whisky. To celebrate the smoke, I’m conducting a …
AvatarZachary Johnston4 days agoOur Official Fall Cocktail Is The Great Pumpkin — Here’s The RecipeUPROXX - Zach JohnstonFall has arrived in all its glory. Leaves are turning, the mornings are getting crisp, and pumpkins are everywhere. To celebrate fall’s arrival, we’re calling out our official fall 2023 cocktail — The Great Pumpkin! While last year, I went with the iconic Rob Roy with its smoky Manhattan vibes. This …
AvatarZachary Johnston5 days agoThe Smoothest New American Single Malt Whiskeys, Blind Tasted And RankedUPROXX - Zach JohnstonAmerican Single malt whiskey is hitting a stride. Much of that is thanks to a few smart master distillers who had the foresight to lay down barrels about a decade ago. Those barrels are coming of age now. That means that there are some serious American single malts hitting shelves this season. It’s …
AvatarZachary Johnston6 days agoA Fantastic Crop Of New Bourbon Whiskeys, Blind Tasted And RankedUPROXX - Zach JohnstonBourbon Heritage Month is coming to a close. There’s been festivals, parties, and about a gazillion bottle releases across Bourbon country. That means that over the next month(s) you’re going to see a lot of new bottles of bourbon hitting the shelves at your local haunts. I’m going to help you sift …
AvatarZachary Johnston6 days agoThe Sound + Vision Awards Celebrating Artistic Vision In Music Kicked Off With A Hollywood Bash Starring Michter’s Special Pours And CocktailsUPROXX - Steve BramucciPhotos from the Sound + Vision Launch Dinner: The welcome party at the Sound + Vision Launch Dinner The “Welcome Drink,” featuring a French 75 with “Solid Wiggles” jello shots. Sound + Vision chef Sophie Dalah poses with the mezcal ice luge. Jay and Diana Douzi of Studio Peripheria. Ric Wilson and Glen …