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Bloomberg
26-06-2025
- Climate
- Bloomberg
The Best Hot-Weather Alternatives for Whiskey Lovers
Howdy, Top Shelfers. It's your resident whiskey expert Brad Japhe here, coming in hot during this extended American heat wave with a bunch of scorching seasonal intel—and some of it (gasp!) doesn't even involve whiskey. But as I promised—or lamented—above, let's step away from the world of whiskey for just a moment here today. As temperatures inch north of 90F in many parts of the US, I am fully aware that some folks like to take a holiday from the grain and wood. Maybe you're one of them, unwilling to embrace whiskey as a viable hot-weather option. I could try to persuade you to reconsider (and I probably will in the next part of this newsletter), but for right now, I'm going to meet you where you are.


Bloomberg
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
Are You Ready for Some Big, Bold, Boozy Whiskey?
Greetings, Top Shelfers, and welcome to another exciting installment of whiskey wonder. It's your resident expert on the category, Brad Japhe. I was recently down in Texas to host a tasting of big, bold bottles worthy of the Lone Star State—cask-strength offerings that are all the rage right now. But before I get into that, here's some industry news from across the whiskeysphere: