Whiskey Shenanigans Blog

Marc Dottore, founder of Dueling Grounds Distillery in Franklin, Kentucky, is committed to doing things the way he believes they should be done, even when everyone tells him there’s an easier path. Find out more about his unique approach.

Chris Crowe, president of Burnt Church Distillery in South Carolina, explains how he creates a whiskey that can only come from this place, made with local grain, mash bills, and climate, and with deep respect for Lowcountry history.

Our interview with Nathan Burkhead, the Maturation and Warehousing Manager at Bulleit Distilling Co. will change how you think about modern whiskey making.

Jose Calderon of Everglades Distillers sold his house to create a whiskey dream in one of the least likely places you’d expect to find a distillery: the Florida Everglades. He’s a former Special Forces operator who spent 20 years traveling through Latin America, and now he’s making some of the most interesting craft whiskey I’ve tasted in a long time. Read his story.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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...

Check out Randy Warren’s interview of Heidi Durst, the Bourbon Nymph, as they discuss all things whiskey.

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—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...