Joseph V. Micallef is a journalist covering food, wine, spirits, and travel. He is also a historian, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and syndicated columnist. He has been a Forbes Contributor since 2017. Joe has written extensively on wines and spirits and judged many of
Want Alternatives To Pappy And Weller? 10 Top-Ranked Wheated Bourbons
Here are ten highly medaled wheated bourbons. No, they are not the same as Pappy or Weller, but they are very good bourbons. more affordable, and are easier to find.
How Do Retailers Cope With So Many Limited Release Whiskey Bottlings?
Are there too many limited-release whiskeys on the market today? For perspective, I recently spoke with Michael Lowry, Vice President of Spirits at Total Wine & More.
Whiskies Of Distinction: The Glenfiddich Grand Series
The latest expression in the Glenfiddich Grande Series is Grand Chateau, a 31 YO single malt Scotch whisky finished in Bordeaux red wine casks.
The Best Vodkas To Pair With Caviar, According To An Expert
Vodka and caviar make a classic pairing. Recently, I sat down with Veronika Karlova, one of the world’s leading authorities on vodka, to discuss vodka/caviar pairings
The Beer Hall Of Fame: The 10 Highest-Rated American Lager Beers
Here are ten top American Lagers from craft brewers who have won gold or higher awards or scored more than 90 points in at least five major beer competitions.