David Thomas Tao
@d_tao
Drinks Writer @vinepair @drinkhacker @forbes 🥃 | Board Member @louorch 🎻| Kentucky Colonel | Producer 🎥 🎭📺
New to Scotch? Want to try some single malt but aren’t a fan of heavy peat? Just want to ease into a different profile? Tullibardine Artisan is one I’d recommend to folks looking for the above! It’s an accessible 80 proof sipper and a nice intro to a Highland profile.

I’ve specifically wanted to try Laphroaig Lore at cask strength. I FINALLY got that chance. And now you can, too. forbes.com/sites/david-ta…
A lot of folks think you need to abstain from certain foods to keep your palate fresh. Here’s my actual take.
Guess I should probably try the new Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye

You can only pick ONE. Which are you going for? (And the Springbank is a Local Barley release, FYI!)

A fun head to head today on the Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve releases. (With @travelbarbk and others!) Any guesses as to which I liked more?

A fun head to head today on the Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve releases. (With @travelbarbk and others!) Any guesses as to which I liked more?

The newest Larceny Barrel Proof is a great bottle at the intersection of flavor and value. vinepair.com/review/larceny…
This threw me for a loop in the good way. Full review coming soon!

The Silver Oak collab is a solid pickup here
@d_tao what's the play here?
Sazerac rye is getting a budget-friendly, higher proof extension. foodandwine.com/buffalo-trace-…
Inside the race to turn bourbon waste into protein. foodandwine.com/buffalo-trace-…