Journalism - Selected Articles
$80 Million Whisky Cask Investment Firm Goes Bust
Sexism in whisky: Why you shouldn't read the Whisky Bible
$80 Million Whisky Cask Investment Firm Goes Bust
Published in Forbes. This article broke the story of the collapse of a leading Scotch whisky cask investment firm.
The peat provenance mystery
Sexism in whisky: Why you shouldn't read the Whisky Bible
$80 Million Whisky Cask Investment Firm Goes Bust
Published in Whisky Magazine. A deep dive into the wonderful world of peated whisky.
Sexism in whisky: Why you shouldn't read the Whisky Bible
Sexism in whisky: Why you shouldn't read the Whisky Bible
Sexism in whisky: Why you shouldn't read the Whisky Bible
Published in Forbes. One of the leading whisky books uses sexist language that shouldn't be promoted by brands.
In defence of whisky writing
Sexism in whisky: Why you shouldn't read the Whisky Bible
Published in Master of Malt. This was a response to a critique about whisky writing and whisky content creation.
Bourbon's Black fans are changing the whiskey world for the better
Published in Whisky Magazine. Black-oriented bourbon groups are slowly enabling change in the bourbon industry.
How to avoid Scotch whisky cask scammers
Published in Forbes. This was one of the first articles written warning about the pitfalls of Scotch whisky cask investment.
A guide to every single English whisky distillery
A guide to every single English whisky distillery
Published in Forbes. This was one of the first comprehensive lists covering English whisky producers.
Reclaiming Bourbon's African-American heritage
A guide to every single English whisky distillery
Published in Forbes. An interview with professor and historian Dr. Erin Wiggins Gilliam reveals bourbon's links with slavery.
5 pretentious nosing techniques that actually work
5 pretentious nosing techniques that actually work
Published in The Whiskey Wash. You may look ridiculous trying these.
Glen Moray's hidden treasures
5 pretentious nosing techniques that actually work
Published in Unfiltered. Distillery profile of Speyside Scotch whisky distillery Glen Moray.
A top master blender weighs in on Japan's whisky upheaval
A top master blender weighs in on Japan's whisky upheaval
Published in Forbes. Fuji Gotemba master blender Jota Tanaka reflects on Japanese whisky's new regulations.
Why grading whiskies out of 100 doesn't work
A top master blender weighs in on Japan's whisky upheaval
Published on The Whisky Lounge website. A hot take on the traditional metric for grading whiskies.