App Updates = Finding Fresh Whiskeys Made Easy As whiskey as exploded in popularity across the globe, new distilleries, independent bottlers, and releases from your favorite brands all have grown exponentially. That means there are a lot of fresh whiskeys to add! When we originally released Abov, we learned quickly that we did not migrate […]
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Abov App Updates for June 2023
June has been a very busy month for the Abov team, and we have recently released a number of great app improvements to help you elevate your whiskey! Check out the full history of release notes for more information on the updates and improvements we’ve made. Search Improvements The first step to finding your next […]
Top 10 Best Salty Whiskeys
Most people don’t reach for a bottle of whiskey and think, “Gee, I hope this is saltier and brinier than the seas themselves!” But whiskey enthusiasts aren’t like most people, and for some, those salty and umami notes are exactly what they are looking for in their dram. Just as the earthy, smokey, peaty flavors […]
Distillery Profile – All Points West
Cultures Collide at All Points West Within a nondescript building in a Portuguese neighborhood, under the shadow of the Northeast Corridor rail viaduct in Newark, New Jersey, sits All Points West Distillery. Why so specific about the placement of the distillery? Because everything at APW is focused on ‘place’. Head distiller Gil Spaier came to […]
Everything You Need to Know About Hazmat Whiskey
What is Hazmat Whiskey? Hazmat whiskey is not a specific category or type of whiskey but rather a colloquial term used to refer to whiskey with an exceptionally high alcohol content, typically 140 proof (70% ABV) or higher. This is significantly stronger than the standard 80 to 100 proof (40-50% ABV) that whiskey is typically […]
Best Whiskey Reviews of May 2023
Each month, the team at Abov looks to highlight the best whiskey reviews shared by the community. Best can be subjective, but these are some of the most entertaining, informative, unique, or spot-on whiskey reviews we could find. If you would like to be featured, be sure to keep writing those reviews in the Abov […]
Abov the Noise – May 2023
News and Notes from around the world of whiskey for May 2023
Fresh Whiskey Fridays – May 26th, 2023
Whiskey is for Sharing We know many of you use the Abov App for tracking your own collection, keeping notes on the drams you enjoyed, etc. But we also know many of you love to share your passion for whiskey with your less-experienced friends and family. Sometimes buying whiskey as a gift can be hard. […]
Top 10 Best Whiskeys to Give as a Gift
Looking for the perfect whiskey to give as a gift? Whether it’s for a whiskey aficionado or someone just starting their journey into the world of spirits, selecting the right bottle can make a lasting impression. In this article, we present the top 10 best whiskeys to give as a gift, carefully curated to cater […]
Whiskey Age: Is Older Always Better?
Step into any respectable whiskey bar, and you’ll find shelves lined with bottles bearing prestigious age statements, proudly boasting their years spent maturing in oak barrels. But let’s pause for a moment and challenge the conventional wisdom. Is older always better when it comes to whiskey age? The Allure of Age There’s no denying the […]