May 12, 2021
S2 EP41: The Complete Whiskey Course—Terroir, Provenance & More
This week's guest on Spirits of Whisk(e)y is Robin Robinson, author of The Complete Whiskey Course: A Comprehensive Tasting School in Ten Classes. This veteran of the spirits sector has led a full and colorful life in whiskey, traveling the globe as both brand ambassador—Compass Box, anyone?—and whiskey educator, and now he's compiled that expertise and that experience into one handy and remarkably thorough tome. Listen and learn how Robin went from trodding the boards—because he's an actor, of course!—to translating his deep whiskey knowledge for the layman in great and lively detail. Then hear the very first installment of Club Corner, a new segment that spotlights the exceptional individuals who run the world's whiskey clubs, producing events that showcase whiskey's globality and stylistic diversity. First up? David Donahue and Vadim Perlovskiy of The Los Angeles Whisk(e)y & Spirits Guild.
Jypsi Whiskey: More Than Just a Celebrity Brand
In this blog post, we'll delve into the unique story behind Whiskey Jypsi, exploring how its Co-founder, Raj Alva and Whiskey Maker Ari Sussman, are committed to creating a high-quality whiskey brand that transcends celebrity status. We'll dive into…
Whiskey Sojourns in Sin City: My First WSWA Experience
In this blog post, I'm expanding on my recent episode of Barrel Room Chronicles where I shared my first-ever experience at the WSWA (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America) conference in Las Vegas. It was a whirlwind of whiskey tastings, industry…
