Brad Japhe

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The Most Anticipated Whiskeys of the Year Have Just Arrived. Here's How They Taste

2 weeks ago | mensjournal.com | Brad Japhe

Securing exceptionally rare spirits is, by definition, an arduous task. If everybody could get their hands on the stuff, it wouldn’t exactly be rare. But ever since The Last Drop Distillers came on the scene in 2008, it’s been a tad easier for connoisseurs to encounter rarity in the wilderness—or at their local bottleshop, at least.
What It’s Really Like to Stay at All Three of the "White Lotus" Resorts

2 weeks ago | insidehook.com | Brad Japhe

As the scandalous third season comes to a close, The White Lotus has cemented its status as a cultural phenomenon. Sure, it’s one of the top-viewed shows on television, but as a meme-generating monster, its presence is felt even by those who don’t watch. And while it stirs up plenty of intrigue by mining taboo subject matter, world travelers seem more compelled by its association with a certain real-life hotel brand.
What It’s Really Like to Stay at All Three of the “White Lotus” Resorts

2 weeks ago | bigrapidsnews.com | Brad Japhe

Inside HookAs the scandalous third season comes to a close, The White Lotus has cemented its status as a cultural phenomenon. Sure, it’s one of the top-viewed shows on television, but as a meme-generating monster, its presence is felt even by those who don’t watch. And while it stirs up plenty of intrigue by mining taboo subject matter, world travelers seem more compelled by its association with a certain real-life hotel brand.
This Whisky Brand Was Voted the World's Best. Its Newest Bottles Might Be Even Better

3 weeks ago | mensjournal.com | Brad Japhe

Kavalan is a monumental single malt. In 2016, the Taiwanese producer took home the World’s Best prize at the World Whiskies Awards for its Solist Vinho Barrique label. A year later—and again in 2021—it was awarded the Distiller of the Year trophy by the International Wine and Spirits Competition. Its total list of accolades is both impressive and innumerable. All that success is impressive because the operation has been in existence for less than two decades.
Michter's Releases Fan Favorite Bourbon for a Limited Time

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Brad Japhe

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Michter's Releases Fan Favorite Bourbon for a Limited Time

3 weeks ago | mensjournal.com | Brad Japhe

It’s been less than a month since Michter’s landed a sizable splash on shelves with its US*1 Barrel Strength Rye. At the time, I had no qualms about calling it one of the biggest releases of the year. I stand by the assessment. But apparently the reigning World’s Most Admired Whiskey was eager to outdo itself, because it’s already back with a new edition of its revered 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. And, yes, it’s alsobound to be one of the biggest releases of the year.
One of the Country’s Most Glamorous Bars Gets a Face Lift Without Losing Its Iconic, 90-Year Appeal

3 weeks ago | foodandwine.com | Brad Japhe

Photo: Courtesy of The St. Regis New York In a city renowned for its historic watering holes, King Cole Bar is perhaps the most fabled of them all. Since the early 20th century, this moody den at the edge of the St. Regis lobby has lured in some of New York City’s stateliest socialites. Perhaps it's the hypnotizing Maxfield Parrish mural that lords over the back of the cozy 10-seat bar. Maybe it’s the mahogany-ensconced intimacy that reverberates the din of consequential Midtown gossip.
These Are the Top 10 Hotel Bars in the US, From Detroit to D.C.

3 weeks ago | foodandwine.com | Brad Japhe

Photo: Courtesy of Shinola Hotel It’s hard to overstate the cultural significance of the hotel bar. For centuries, it’s served as a sacred gathering space where worldly travelers mingle with loquacious locals over pints and pours. And it’s not as if the drinks are merely an afterthought, either. Some of the most classic cocktails, along with the industry’s top talent, were honed in watering holes hidden amid the lobbies of luxury hotels.
The Top 10 Hotel Bars in the US, According to the Experts

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Brad Japhe

It’s hard to overstate the cultural significance of the hotel bar. For centuries, it’s served as a sacred gathering space where worldly travelers mingle with loquacious locals over pints and pours. And it’s not as if the drinks are merely an afterthought, either. Some of the most classic cocktails, along with the industry’s top talent, were honed in watering holes hidden amid the lobbies of luxury hotels.
The Macallan’s Latest Whisky Captures the Essence of Hong Kong in a Bottle

3 weeks ago | foodandwine.com | Brad Japhe

Photo: Courtesy of The Macallan Hong Kong stands as one of the world’s great cityscapes, featuring a supernaturally dense skyline nestled between lush mountains and a shimmering harbor. Observe it — even through a solitary snapshot — and you’ll wish you could drink it all in. Thanks to the latest liquid offering from The Macallan, scotch fans can finally do just that. Today, the legendary Speyside malt maker unveils a new addition to its ongoing “Distil Your World” collection.