Flaviar Times

So What's It Like Judging Whiskey, Anyway?

So What's It Like Judging Whiskey, Anyway?

07/01/2018

I judge Whiskey for my job. I also judge cocktail competitions. It’s a rough life but somebody has to do it. Even though this is my everyday life it still...

Japanese Whisky: Did the Apprentice Surpass the Master?

Japanese Whisky: Did the Apprentice Surpass the Master?

02/01/2018

Japanese Whisky is one of Scotch’s biggest rivals, despite the industry being less than 100 years old, with their first distillery, Yamazaki, opening in 1923.

3-Day Bourbon Soaked Trip to Kentucky

3-Day Bourbon Soaked Trip to Kentucky

27/12/2017

It’s only natural when you love Bourbon that you will want to journey to the land where it is made. These days that’s anywhere in the United States, but Kentucky...

A Whisky Christmas Tree Is The Only Christmas Tree You Need

A Whisky Christmas Tree Is The Only Christmas Tree You Need

20/12/2017

You may have already finished putting your decorations up for this year but don’t you feel like it’s maybe just missing something? Extra bits of fake snow? Some sparkling lights...

5 Original Ways to Drink Your Scotch this Christmas

5 Original Ways to Drink Your Scotch this Christmas

18/12/2017

You may be used to drinking your Scotch straight or on the rocks, but hey, it’s almost Christmas, let’s do something a little bit different. It's that most wonderful time...

Keep Yourself Warm This Winter With Bourbon & Rye

Keep Yourself Warm This Winter With Bourbon & Rye

17/12/2017

'Tis the season to put Bourbon into everything, and we’re not just talking spiking the eggnog. That means when you are entertaining you have to get creative with the cocktail...