Listening Bar Whisky

The Shape of Oak — On the Making of Whisky Barrels

The Shape of Oak — On the Making of Whisky Barrels

From oak forests to fire and iron hoops, whisky barrels shape every dram. Rafi Mercer explores the craft of coopers and the soul of the cask.

The Shape of Oak — On the Making of Whisky Barrels

From oak forests to fire and iron hoops, whisky barrels shape every dram. Rafi Mercer explores the craft of coopers and the soul of the cask.

The Ten Whiskies That Belong in Your Cocktail Cabinet

The Ten Whiskies That Belong in Your Cocktail C...

Ten whiskies belong in every cocktail cabinet. From rye to Japanese blends, Rafi Mercer explores the bottles that sing best when mixed.

The Ten Whiskies That Belong in Your Cocktail C...

Ten whiskies belong in every cocktail cabinet. From rye to Japanese blends, Rafi Mercer explores the bottles that sing best when mixed.

Bottles and Decanters — The Shape of Whisky

Bottles and Decanters — The Shape of Whisky

Bottles carry history, decanters create atmosphere. Rafi Mercer explores how glass shapes whisky — preservation, presentation, and ritual.

Bottles and Decanters — The Shape of Whisky

Bottles carry history, decanters create atmosphere. Rafi Mercer explores how glass shapes whisky — preservation, presentation, and ritual.

The Weight of the Glass

The Weight of the Glass

The weight of a whisky glass changes everything — in hand, in sound, in presence. Rafi Mercer reflects on glassware, ritual, and listening bars.

The Weight of the Glass

The weight of a whisky glass changes everything — in hand, in sound, in presence. Rafi Mercer reflects on glassware, ritual, and listening bars.

The Manhattan — Elegance in the City

The Manhattan — Elegance in the City

The Manhattan is whisky elegance in a glass — rye, vermouth, bitters. Rafi Mercer reflects on its timeless city poise in The Pour.

The Manhattan — Elegance in the City

The Manhattan is whisky elegance in a glass — rye, vermouth, bitters. Rafi Mercer reflects on its timeless city poise in The Pour.

The Whisky Sour — Balance in a Glass

The Whisky Sour — Balance in a Glass

By Rafi Mercer Some drinks lean heavy, others lean light. The Whisky Sour lives in between. It is a drink that balances weight and lift, sweet and sharp, whisky and...

The Whisky Sour — Balance in a Glass

By Rafi Mercer Some drinks lean heavy, others lean light. The Whisky Sour lives in between. It is a drink that balances weight and lift, sweet and sharp, whisky and...