Redemption's new rye whiskey, called Sur Lee, is inspired by classic French winemaking techniques involving yeast, creating a truly unique result. Whiskey and wine don’t have much in common in terms of production and ingredients, but there are a few overlapping factors. The biggest difference is that whiskey is made from grains, while wine is … Read more
The Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition fell into my lap via a mass email from a PR agency in late 2014. While it wasn’t the most romantic or serendipitous way to stumble across a new bottle, it was the reality of my job as a drinks writer at the time. The email announced a new branded … Read more
As someone who has spent my career in menswear, fall is when I begin to flex my style muscle. To wit, this is the season to wear more clothes, giving me more options to create various natty outfits: chunky knits, light coats, shells, flannel shirts, and hefty khakis, all layered to their full potential. But … Read more
Being a grooming writer and editor is a good job: I get to test the latest and greatest grooming products as they come onto the market. It's hard to use everything to its full potential, so I often share with friends and family. But there's one category I keep to myself: the best fragrances for … Read more
Men's Journal aims to highlight only the best products and services. If you purchase something through one of our links, we may earn a commission. From basketball to golf, just about every sport has its own line of shoes to meet an athlete’s needs. If you’re running a marathon, it’s easy to find a pair … Read more
Blue Label is the pinnacle of Johnnie Walker’s line of Scotch. Only one per 10,000 Scotch barrels produced by spirits company Diageo makes the cut for this blend—and the group makes 11 million casks per year. After carefully tasting Blue Label over a few weeks and talking to the world’s top whisky experts, including Johnnie Walker’s master blender, … Read more
In early June, bourbon enthusiast Fred Minnick shared an intriguing tribute on Instagram: He was blown away by Smokeye Hill Barrel Proof, an exciting whiskey from a new distillery. My wife and I met Minnick on a recent trip to Kentucky and were impressed by his expertise. But as someone with a collection that exceeds … Read more
Scotch gets complicated quickly. Its home, Scotland, comprises over 140 whisky distilleries, all of which use just three ingredients—malted barley, water, and yeast—to make thousands of versions of one product that can cost anywhere from $20 to $2.7 million for a single bottle. Even more bewildering, those distilleries release hundreds of new bottlings every year. Some remain part … Read more
Tequila, the signature spirit of Jalisco, Mexico, is on everyone’s lips—literally. It’s set to become the top spirits category in the U.S. before the end of the year, according to the 2023 Growth Brands Awards. “Tequila is one of the fastest-growing spirits globally, and experts expect this growth to continue into the next decade,” says … Read more