The Baroque Journal

How Whisky is Judged: The Competitions, the Criteria, and What the Medals Actually Mean

Every year, thousands of whiskies are submitted to competitions. Medals are awarded. Press releases are issued. Bottles are labelled. And for the consumer attempting to navigate the resulting lands...

Objects Designed to Age Gracefully

Objects designed to age gracefully are never consumed by time; they are refined by it. From rare single cask whisky and vintage wine to mechanical watches, cigars, fountain pens, and analogue sport...