Interview of the week: Joel Harrison, spirits expert, on gin, rum and why the Scots need to watch out
Many of you probably know Joel Harrison from his days as a whisky blogger for Caskstrenght-and-carry-on. Today he is an award-winning drinks writer and spirits expert. In my interview for “Whiskyundfrauen” he gives us some insights into the latest trends and developments in whisky, rum and gin, and explains why cognac has terroir, but whisky does not, why we need more regulations for rum, why Beefeater is a totally underrated gin and why the Scots have to watch out. Joel Harrison, spirits expert and drinks writer Former whiskey blogger Joel Harrison has had a jaw-dropping career in the spirits world over the past few years, and I don't know where to start listing his accomplishments. Joel is not only Keeper of the Quaich, the highest honor for Scottish whiskey, but also a member of the Compagnie des Mousquetaires d'Armagnac and a member of the Gin Guild, as well as a WSET-certified instructor for spirits. He has already proven his writing talents as a blogger and ...