AvatarUPROXXAvatarAvatar1 hour agoOur (Departing) Whiskey Critic Names His 100 Favorite Whiskeys EverUPROXX - Zach JohnstonThis is it. We’ve reached the end of the road, folks. Today is my last day as a full-time spirits writer at Uproxx. I’ll be leaving you to work for a Kentucky-based whiskey brand as their Chief Brand Officer and VP of International Sales. In times like these, you can’t help but look back — I’ve …
AvatarUPROXXAvatarAvatar1 hour agoSip-Worthy Añejo Tequilas That Range Between $35-$90UPROXX - Dane RiveraThere is a real joy to be had in slow sipping a beautifully aged tequila. A great añejo has a depth of flavor and character that is downright dessert-esque. The best ones are mellow, warm, soothing, and/or rich, with flavors of cinnamon, roasted agave, and honey that linger on the palate. It’s a …
AvatarUPROXXAvatarAvatar1 day agoA Solo Traveler’s Guide To Jacksonville, Florida: Where To Eat, Drink, Sleep, And SurfUPROXX - Emily HartCraving some sun and sand but also a vibrant city escape all in one? Your first thought might not be Jacksonville, Florida — but it is the perfect combination for the traveler who wants it all. Offering a unique blend of urban energy, breathtaking natural beauty, and Southern hospitality, this …
AvatarUPROXXAvatarAvatar2 days agoRabbit Hole’s Entire Whiskey Line, Power Ranked For Smooth SippingUPROXX - Zach JohnstonRabbit Hole has carved out quite a niche within the Kentucky bourbon community. Their Kentucky bourbon and rye whiskey has become some of the most beloved stuff sold nationwide. That’s not by accident, either. The whiskey in the bottle is stellar yet approachable and covers a broad range. Coming off …
AvatarUPROXXAvatarAvatar3 days agoThe Absolute Best Bourbons Under $200, RankedUPROXX - Zach JohnstonNo one will blame you for doing a spit-take when you see a bottle of bourbon costs $200. It’s a lot. That said, it’s also… not that crazy. Bourbon is a commodity that gets rarer with age — and rarity drives prices up. Still… asking someone to pay two bills for a single bottle of bourbon feels like a …
AvatarUPROXXAvatarAvatar3 days agoThe Absolute Best Tasting Scotch Whiskies Under $200, RankedUPROXX - Zach JohnstonAt $200 a bottle, we’ve finally landed on the great bottles of Scotch whisky. This is where it gets fun! We’re not anywhere near the top of Scotch Mountain — there’s so much more Scotch out there to talk about. But we are in the first real sweet spot with amazing special releases, cask-strength …
AvatarUPROXXAvatarAvatarThe Biggest Takeaways From SXSW’s Whiskey-Focused ‘The Spirit Of Women’ PanelUPROXX - Gabrielle Nicole PharmsI’ve covered SXSW for nearly ten years, and it never disappoints. It’s the one place where you could’ve caught early-career Kendrick Lamar in 2011 and also received encouragement in 2016 from then-President of the United States Barack Obama through his stirring keynote conversation with The Texas …
AvatarUPROXXAvatarAvatarThe Best Blanco Tequilas Under $50, RankedUPROXX - Dane RiveraThere isn’t a single expression that captures all the magic of tequila like blanco. I love the mellow vibes and complex character of reposado, I can appreciate the sip-worthy sometimes dessert-like quality of a beautifully aged añejo or extra añejo tequila, and cristalino…certainly is drinkable (I …
AvatarUPROXXAvatarAvatarThe Absolute Best Bourbons Under $150, RankedUPROXX - Zach JohnstonThe best bourbons between $125 and $150 must taste great. Honestly, what are we even talking about if the flavor of these bourbons isn’t exemplary? Story, recipe, vibe — all of that falls away when talking about spending this much on bourbon. It has to be freaking good, above all things. That said, …
AvatarZachary JohnstonAvatarAvatarThe Absolute Best Scotch Whiskies Under $150, RankedUPROXX - Zach JohnstonIt might feel like a hell of an ask to pay around $150 for a single bottle of whiskey. But if you want to play in the major leagues of Scotch whisky, you will have to have a heavy wallet. While we’re inching toward the coveted 20-year-old bottles, we’re still pretty deep in the 15- to 18-year-old …
AvatarUPROXXAvatarAvatar$20 And $50 Tequilas Face Off In A Blind Taste TestUPROXX - Dane RiveraA couple of weeks back, we pitted bottles of tequila under $50 against bottles over $100 and while that wasn’t a completely fair face-off, we got some interesting results. Generally (as you might’ve guessed), the pricier bottles faired much better but there were at least a couple of bottles that …
AvatarUPROXXAvatarAvatarThe Absolute Best Bourbons Under $125, RankedUPROXX - Zach JohnstonWhen it comes to bourbon over $100, the bottle better freaking bring it in the flavor department. Branding, bottle design, and hokey stories about grandpappy’s secret recipe don’t mean shit if the bourbon is over $100 and tastes mid (cough, cough, current Kentucky Owl, cough, cough). Asking you to …