Whiskey Shenanigans Blog
The Benefits of Tariffs on the Bourbon Market
Many believe consumers bear the brunt of the Trump administration’s tariffs. However, this is not the case for the multi-billion-dollar bourbon whiskey marketplace. Find out how tariffs are impacting the bourbon marketplace.
Why Did Jim Beam Really Cut Production?
What does the Jim Beam slowdown mean for you, the whiskey enthusiast? Check out our expert perspective.
Whiskey, Women, and Walking Away from Rules: A Conversation with Misty Blu Stewart of Bourbon Plus
Misty Blu Stewart is a whiskey industry professional more people should know about. She built her home bar before fixing the roof of her new home. She keeps 400+ bottles organized with strict house rules about what guests can pour. She’s also the daughter of a Southern Baptist Deacon who made a career selling bourbon into a calling that even her sober father eventually understood and supported. Learn more about this Whiskey Original.
Five Fun Must-Have Holiday Gifts for Whiskey Enthusiasts
The holidays are coming up fast. What should you buy for the whiskey enthusiast in your life? Here are five picks that’ll make bourbon enthusiasts light up like a Christmas tree.
How Benjamin Rosen of Onyx & Amber Makes Uncommon American Whiskeys in Denver, Colorado
Benjamin Rosen, the head of Onyx & Amber in Denver, breaks a lot of quiet rules in American whiskey, but he does it with humility, patience, and respect for the people who love whiskey. Find out more.
Harlen Wheatley’s Experimental Empire: 4,000 Barrels of Buffalo Trace Innovation
Harlen Wheatley, master distiller at Buffalo Trace in Franklin, Kentucky since 2005, represents something special in American whiskey. He’s a master distiller at a historic distillery who treats experimentation as a core mission. Find out more.
How Mike Diaz of St. Augustine Distillery Uses Climate to Create Darker, Bolder Bourbon
Mike Diaz, Co-Founder and Chief Financial Advisor of St. Augustine Distillery, has figured out something special in Florida’s oldest city, and it’s changing how many whiskey enthusiasts think about American bourbon. Find out more.
The Dram Dad: A Photographer’s Fresh Image of Whiskey Culture
Dram Dad’s passion for whiskey began almost as a joke. Chris was a photographer on the side, and his wife had this idea that maybe he could get famous with his photography so that the whole family could quit their day jobs and travel. See how they made the dream real.
Discover the Best Whiskey Picks and Tasting Notes for 2025
Welcome to my whiskey reviews! You’ve found the place for anyone who’s passionate about the taste, story, and sheer fun of whiskey. As the founder of Whiskey Shenanigans, I bring decades of experience, adventure, a curious palate, and wisdom to every glass. Here...
The Bourbon Nymph’s Secret to Building Friendships Through Bourbon: A Conversation with Heidi Durst
Check out Randy Warren’s interview of Heidi Durst, the Bourbon Nymph, as they discuss all things whiskey.
An Inside Look with the Man Behind Whiskey Noobs, Chris Chapanar
I’m excited to share highlights from a lively Q&A chat I had with Chris Chapanar, the creator behind “Whiskey Noobs”. His is one of the most approachable and fun whiskey podcasts out there. We talked about bourbon basics, whiskey and American culture, and road...
Amanda Colomb: The Female Bourbon Influencer Breaking the Rules with Bourbon and Bikinis
Amanda Colomb—better known to her growing follower friends as Bourbon and Bikinis—stormed into the whiskey world in 2023, like a Kentucky tornado with a bottle of bourbon and an infectious laugh. When I first discovered Amanda's Instagram account, I knew I was...
