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Japanese whiskey is a bit like that swanky cousin of yours. They dress smartly, work that cool job in the city that you don’t really understand and you only really see them on special occasions.With a flavor as unique as Scotch and a history just as interesting, we decided to find out more. Take a look at our selection of Japanese whiskeys and explore along with us.The birth of an upstartJapan’s first distillery didn’t open until 1924 which makes Japanese whiskey very much the newcomer on the bl …

When you’re having company over and want to offer them a drink that suggests refinement, it’s hard to go wrong with Bourbon. Angel’s Envy is hand-blended, small-batch whiskey at its best. Here at Liquor Barn you can find both the Rye and Bourbon varieties. Crafted in Louisville (where else but Kentucky), this all-American golden liquid is a great way to kick off a memorable evening, or perhaps to cap it all off.  Small Batch, Big TasteBecause the folks at Angel’s Envy are committed to qual …

People don’t spend all spring hurrying to get back in shape only to lose what they’ve worked for on a cocktail. Most fancy cocktails do pack quite a calorie punch due to sugars and juices, but the spirits themselves do not have that many calories. A 20-minute walk is enough to counteract a delicious whiskey on the rocks in the shade. Below is a breakdown of the average calorie dose among vodka, whiskey, rum, and gin and also calorie information of some leading brands. Each measurement is b …

In our home region of the Midwest, the seasons are finally changing and bringing with them spring showers. Winter is officially behind us so it’s time to put away our cold weather whiskey and reach for something lighter. Okay, so we probably won’t hide the whiskey until fall, but the anticipating coming of spring offers the opportunity to delve back into spring wines and the foods that they complement. Spring vegetables include English peas and asparagus, used in light dishes that are fil …

Scotch is becoming an increasingly popular spirit, and people are seeing it at parties and get-togethers more and more. However, with all the different brands and types of scotch whiskey out there, many new scotch drinkers are a bit confused. First thing to know is your malts and blends - that way you can understand what gives a whiskey its flavor profile, and how to best pick something that matches your tastes. Scotch whiskey is labeled as single-malt or blend. The standard …

Chicagoans love Chicago, plain and simple. This Midwest metropolis has competitive teams in every major league sport, renowned architecture - and among everything else, it has been turning into the spirits production hub of the U.S. Breweries sprouted up around Chicago when the microbrewery trend really kicked off, and now local spirits artisans are crafting delicious spirits along Lake Michigan. Below are the three best spirits made in Chicago. Cheers!VodkaKoval Distillery was the first …