Macallan and Pappy Van Winkle Go Mano a Mano: Which Will Win?
Whether you’re a whiskey collector or simply enjoy a deluxe dram, Macallan and Pappy Van Winkle should be on your radar. The former is one of the first legally licensed distilleries in Scotland and the only major producer to age its hallowed single malts almost exclusively in Spanish sherry casks. The latter has created a cult following around its scarcity, as with its 23-year-old bottle of Pappy, which has been dubbed “liquefied, barrel-aged unobtainium.” (Robb Report)
Hold the liquor: Sober bars growing in Pittsburgh
“The younger generation is choosing to drink less,” said Katie Molchan, co-owner of Mixtape, a bar with a twist in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood. The bar offers cocktails and coffee, as well as a healthy offering of non-alcoholic or “mocktail” drinks. Creating a socially inclusive space, Molchan said, was important when they opened nearly four years ago. (WPXI.com)