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

Everything You Need to Know About Hazmat Whiskey 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 […]

Top 10 Best Whiskeys to Give as a Gift

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?

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 […]

Top 10 Best Whiskeys (According to ChatGPT AI)

Top 10 Best Whiskeys (According to ChatGPT AI)

Here at Abov, we are constantly sifting through our ratings and review data to curate these Top 10 Lists and provide recommendations to help you find your next favorite whiskey. Today, however, we decided to outsource that curation to the machines. Yes, we’ve jumped on the AI/ChatGPT bandwagon to see what whiskeys the robots are […]

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