In the November Newsletter: The Launch Issue! And what we’re doing to fix things…
All About Whiskey Barrels
If you had to choose one thing that separates whiskey from other spirits, most likely the first thing that comes to mind is the importance of barrel aging. While time in wooden barrels before bottling is part of the production of some wine, rum, and tequila, it is nearly ubiquitous today in all whiskey styles. […]
Top 10 Best Peated Whiskeys
The weather is turning colder; there is a slight chill in the morning air. Winter is coming. While that may be upsetting to some, to a well-rounded whiskey drinker, it means it’s time to shift to the more hearty styles of whiskey. We may disagree on what the perfect winter whiskey is, but for many, […]
Best Whiskey Reviews of October 2022
Each month, the team at Abov looks to highlight the best whiskey reviews shared by the community. Best can be subjective, but these are some of the most entertaining, informative, unique, or spot-on whiskey reviews we could find. If you would like to be featured, be sure to keep writing those reviews in the Abov […]
Abov the Noise – October 2022
In the October Newsletter: The Queen’s scotch, fall rye, and a great whiskey club
From Home Bar to Home Decor: Repurposing Empty Whiskey Bottles
So you just finished off your favorite bottle of whiskey. You are about throw it away or recycle the empty bottle, remembering that you are no longer at university, and keeping empty bottles all over the house is no longer acceptable as an adult. You pause to think, “Are there any ways of repurposing empty […]
The Different Types of Whiskey Glasses
When it comes to transporting whiskey from the bottle to your mouth, a glass is just a glass, right? Think again. While there is definitely some marketing and personal preference involved, the size, shape and even type of glass can greatly influence the way flavors and scents are perceived. If you are going to spend […]
Best Whiskey Reviews of September 2022
Each month, the team at Abov looks to highlight the best whiskey reviews shared by the community. Best can be subjective, but these are some of the most entertaining, informative, unique, or spot-on whiskey reviews we could find. If you would like to be featured, be sure to keep writing those reviews in the Abov […]
Top 10 Smoothest Bourbon Whiskeys
Smoothness is a perception, rather than a flavor, and basically indicates the amount of burn that you feel when the whiskey goes down. Based on over 75,000 whiskey tasting notes and 250,000 whiskey ratings, these are ten silky-smooth bourbons and American whiskeys that are all easy-drinking and easy to love. Is “smoothness” something you seek […]
Rackhouse Whiskey Club Review
They come once every two months in unmarked boxes, sometimes seemingly in whatever box was on hand at the time of shipping. A few pieces of packaging tape and a large sticker with delivery details hold the prized contents within: a bottle of hand-picked whiskey encased in a protective sheath, some swag, and occasionally a […]