The Sip Whiskey Articles
Check out The Sip Whiskey Articles – where Brian and Hannah give tips, tricks, and random thoughts about the big wide world of whiskey.
Have an idea or question that you’d like to see the team talk about? Leave a comment down below!
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March 6, 2024
This is for the people who come into Liquor Stores asking for Blanton’s. Just so you know … The Staff hate you. Social media posts pop up everyday asking about fair whiskey pricing. In this post, I explore some of the factors behind the hype which drives pricing up for hard to find bourbons.
Do you believe the hype? Click now to learn more!
August 30, 2023
Welcome September – And as Bourbon Aficionados we should be Partying! … The US Senate designated September … as “National Bourbon Heritage Month”. I am issuing our third annual 30 Bourbons in 30 Days WhiskeyfortheAges.com Challenge.
So how about it? Click to learn more!
April 14,2023
Whiskey social media sites have many common and recurring comments and topics. Some of the entries are posted to solicit approval (or encourage disagreement). Others are meant to inspire conversation, while many posts are measured provocations made to get under the skin of the group’s readers. In this post, I will try to shed light on what I have observed and offer my thoughts on some of the more common entries.
March 8, 2023
If you’re a whiskey lover or just curious about the world of whiskey, then you’ve come to the right place. Our podcast episodes explore various aspects of whiskey, from its rich history and cultural significance to the many aroma and flavor profiles of our favorite pours.
November 27, 2022
With 2022 drawing to a close, it’s time once again to say thank you to our many loyal followers, readers and subscribers. To date, we count 310 individual reviews of 164 different whiskies and our website includes a couple new jump-link features. These can be accessed from within each review and from any page of our website. We look forward to sharing our pours and thoughts in the year ahead.
Click to read our year in review …
October 10, 2022
As the overwhelming popularity of live streams continues to increase, grassroots, end-user-based information and narratives attract more global viewers. I have been invited to guest on The Greg Walters Show podcast! We will start Happy Hour bit early on Friday afternoon, (1500 Eastern),14-October with “A Shot of Reality”.
Join us for a candid conversation about Bourbon, Business and my journey from print to furniture and on to the world of corn, fire, and Oak. We’ll also touch on how my daughters came to be involved with our whiskey website and maybe even uncover a UFO or two!
August 30, 2022
Welcome September – And as Bourbon Aficionados we should be Partying! … The US Senate designated September … as “National Bourbon Heritage Month”. Hannah, Elora and I are issuing a 30 Bourbons in 30 Days WhiskeyfortheAges.com Challenge.
So how about it? Click to join in the fun!
June 27, 2022
This rye does not have a lot of sweetness, but earthy elements like bread, herbs, plants, and soil dominate the dram in an intriguing manner.
June 21, 2022
Introducing the third sipper of the family and guest writer, Elora Dawson. Elora has been sipping with Dad and me since she turned 21 two years ago, and she’s even practiced writing many a review with us! To celebrate this year’s National Bourbon Day (excuse our tardiness), we all thought it was time to include her in our posting adventures. This week, she stars as a guest reviewer on The Sip, and perhaps we will see more of her in the future. For now, enjoy reading her thoughts on a Booker’s Batch (yep – she sips with the best of them ;)).
December 6, 2021
Just two years ago, Hannah and I launched WhiskeyfortheAges.com. During the past year we have been fortunate to meet some awesome people and enjoy some really fine whiskey. In 2022 we look forward to nurturing those friendships and sharing our thoughts on more fantastic product.
October 26, 2021
Have you ever noticed bottle labels with the the words “Bottled by …”? Where does your bourbon come from? In this enlightening article, Whiskey for the Ages Editor Brian Dawson shares dialog with David Dykstra, Vice President of Alcohol Sales and Marketing at MGP Ingredients, Inc.
October 5, 2021
Hello, sippers! It has been some time since I posted an installment to this series, where we just sit with a glass of a favorite and chat about anything and everything. Go get yourself a healthy pour, because we are getting thoughtful with today’s Slow Pour, “Time Capsules!”
August 29, 2021
Welcome September – And as Bourbon Aficionados we should be Partying! … The US Senate designated September … as “National Bourbon Heritage Month”. Hannah and I are issuing a 30 Bourbons in 30 Days WhiskeyfortheAges.com Challenge.
So how about it? Click to join in the fun!
August 03, 2021
As whiskey enthusiasts, we have a responsibly to impart our knowledge to others. And share we should. So buy new bottles. Bring out your “dusties”. Enjoy with family and friends. And as Seals and Crofts wrote, “We May Never Pass This Way Again“.
June 02, 2021
Recently we received a query from a reader who raised the issue of State Controlled vs State Licensed Liquor Stores. I live in an Alcohol Beverage Control control state and purchase from State Controlled Liquor Stores. As most of the US population lives in State Licensed Stores, a little research was in order. In this post, I’ll share some of what I learned.
May 12, 2021
There are so many different types, and claims made in their favor, I thought I’d explore this topic and share my personal thoughts on a few. This list is not meant to be exhaustive, rather simply reflect what we keep in our cabinet, and hopefully answer the question, Does Whiskey Glassware Matter?
April 15, 2021
We whiskey drinkers are a strange lot. We drink whiskey and we know things. Some of us mix our whiskey in cocktails; Manhattan or Old Fashion anyone? Or how about a bourbon and cola or whiskey with a spritz of soda? And of course, there’s always whiskey over ice.
Do you put water in your whiskey?
Click to learn how water affects whiskey …
February 14, 2021
We all have sentimental favorite whiskies. Those “must have” bottles we cannot live without. The ones with back-ups (and even back-ups of back-ups). Some may even be secret indulgences. You know the ones, whiskies only you can love.
So, what makes a favorite?
Continue reading to find out …
January 29, 2021
Hello, Sippers! I hope this post finds you well and enjoying some quality whiskey! I thought today I’d put in the second installment of my “A Slow Pour” series (today The Empty Bottle). This is where we kick back and just chat, so go pour yourself a favorite and relax with me! There’s certainly enough chaos to the start off our year, so perhaps a slow pour – a pause – is something we could all use.
January 3, 2021
There’s not another bottle like this in the world; the whiskey inside exists only in our bunker, and next time we pour it will likely taste much different. What is this magical elixir you might ask? It’s our own Whiskey for the Ages Neck Pour High Proof Infinity Bottle Project Bourbon blend!
After reading the lead-in to this post, some of you may be thinking, what is an Infinity Bottle Project, and just maybe, do I need to start one?
Well curious friend, read on …
December 3, 2020
Whiskey for the Ages is One Year Old! One short year ago, Hannah and I announced the launch of our whiskey website, WhiskeyfortheAges.com. As of our first anniversary, the site offers nearly 150 whiskey reviews …
June 23, 2020
What does value mean when it comes to whiskey? How can you define your own personal sense of value when making purchases? This is what I call the “Whiskey Value Conundrum.”
June 9, 2020
Whiskey Availability – By the numbers … Whiskey for the ages editor Brian Dawson details one of more interesting reasons why some whiskey is hard to find.
May 26, 2020
Whiskey Availability highlights some of the more common whiskey availability terms and identifies why certain whiskeys may be difficult to find and purchase. Join us for part two of this three part Whiskey Availability and Marketing series.
May 12, 2020
When I began my whiskey journey, I never considered a favorite bourbon would be challenging to find. I figured all I needed to do was learn a little and make my purchases as needed. But, this has not always been the case; some of those favorites are near impossible to find. In this three part series, “Whiskey Marketing and Availability”, I hope to share a bit of what I’ve learned.
April 29, 2020
Confused by all of the jargon you find in the whiskey world? We’ve assembled a comprehensive Whiskey glossary with some of the more common words and phrases you’ll find and hear during your sipping adventures. Did we miss any??? Let us know!
April 7, 2020
The Store Pick concept is really quite simple: An entity, other than the distiller or bottler, wanting an exclusive whiskey, approaches a distillery or distributor and works out a deal to purchase the contents of an entire barrel they’ve selected. The distillery bottles and labels the whiskey which lets the final consumer know the spirit inside is something other than a standard or regular release.
March 31, 2020
Hello, sippers! I hope you are all keeping well in these challenging times, you and your loved ones are healthy, and your financial situations are secure.
I decided I would hop on today with the thought there may be a fair number of you confined to your homes and may be lacking things to do… Let’s share a slow pour – it’s time to relax…
March 24, 2020
Revisit those first whiskeys. See how they compare to what you are drinking now. You might find a new old favorite.
March 4, 2020
As I sit here tonight, enjoying a dram or two of Michter’s US-1 (which has been in bunker for a while), I got to thinking … “What bottles do you have open right now?”
… I’ll make this recommendation … Have more than a few bottles open in your bunker. You’ll be rewarded each time the cabinet is opened … Memories from the past will blend into those you’re making now.
February 7, 2020
When we’re talking about enjoying and dissecting the flavors within your glass, what you taste is completely subjective, and more importantly, correct.
“… Tasting” isn’t going to be restricted to the sip itself. There are multiple dimensions to a tasting that are going to offer unique flavors, and it all starts at the pour itself.
January 25, 2020
Picking a whiskey, whether it is your first or your hundredth comes with a lot of decisions, and it can be difficult to always know how to pick the right one. Sometimes you know what you’re looking for and go straight to it, or maybe you peruse your store and browse. Either way, the goal is to find the best bottle to enjoy or stow away in your own stash …
Learn how to … approach the selection process methodically.
December 21, 2019
Hello, all! Welcome to Whiskey for the Ages, where father and daughter duo, Brian and Hannah, explore whiskey and give their unique reviews and opinions on the whiskeys they have tried.
Whiskey for the Ages hopes that when fellow sippers read these reviews, they have a better understanding of what the ratings mean and can make their interpretations and possibly purchases more accordingly…