Italy is a world of wine with twenty different official wine regions, each of which deserves serious attention. Naturally some get more than others, and today we are trying four wines from three regions in the south that are often overlooked by wine drinkers in the U.S.: Sicily, Puglia, and Abruzzo. Let’s give them a try. 2022 Tenuta Regaleali Cavallo...

Since its launch in 2017, Uncle Nearest has been a brand quick to embrace and highlight American whiskey history. After all, the name itself pays tribute to Nearest Green, whose 7th-generation descendant Fawn Weaver founded the brand amidst a remarkable American whiskey boom. The Tennessee-based operation’s latest line of limited releases has a dual...

In February 2024, I spent a day with Head Alchemist Alan Bishop at Spirits of French Lick in southern Indiana. Among the many bits of wisdom imparted to me by Bishop was the fact that it’s extremely beneficial for craft distilleries to be paired with a tourist destination. While Bishop departed from Spirits of French Lick not long after, his insights...

Tuthiltown Spirits has long served as New York’s first legal distillery following Prohibition. If you’re not familiar with the Tuthiltown name, you’re likely familiar with their house brand, Hudson Whiskey. While 21 years have passed since Hudson Whiskey launched in 2003, its early Baby Bourbon remains the primary fixture in the minds of countless...

Minnesota-based Keeper’s Heart built its early reputation by blending Irish and American whiskeys, or as the company says, “melding Irish and American whiskey traditions.” They followed up some early attention with several more straightforward releases, including a 10 year old Irish single malt we called “restrained but elegant.” Under the guidance...

Not one, not two, but three new, limited-edition expressions of Ardbeg have landed on our desks today, including the latest Committee Release, Ardbeg 17 Years Old. We’re also checking out the second Anthology Collection oddity and this year’s sixth annual Traigh Bhan, the 19 year old expression that is never made in exactly the same way. We’ve got...