Tag Archives: whiskey

Letting Go of Your Words

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Rob

This week, I’ve examined the role of the whisky writer/blogger in the online universe. The first piece talked about storytelling and preserving history. The second piece was about passion and connections. I’m ending the series by looking at what drives … Continue reading →

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Passion Connects Peat-Loving People

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Rob

Yesterday, I was following a Twitter discussion about the nature of blogs, building readership and standing out in a crowded blogosphere. My input to the discussion was none of that matters if, you as a communicator, are not first writing … Continue reading →

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Myths, Malts and Storytelling

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Rob

“The goal of life is rapture. Art is the way we experience it.” This quote from American mythologist and writer Joseph Campbell seems an appropriate way to continue week two of my examination of whisky and writing as partners in … Continue reading →

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Showdown: Writing vs. Blogging vs. Tweeting

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Rob

Question(s): Does blogging about whisky, or anything for that matter, count as “writing”? Does “writing” about whisky and putting it into a blog count as “blogging”? And where does Twitter fit in to all of this? I mentioned in a … Continue reading →

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Writing and Whisky

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Rob

Writing and whisky. They seem to fit together like hand and glove. Foot and sock. Glencairn glass and mouth. I’ve written about everything imaginable. There must be 3,000 articles with my byline floating around the writing ether. I’ve covered politicians … Continue reading →

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The Return of Whisky Guy Rob

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Rob

Ten years ago, I first wrote about whiskey. It was a small article for a local newspaper. The piece was really more of a social event article than a whiskey article, as I was covering a Hollywood party featuring whatever … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Whiskey Surprises

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Rob

As one of my favorite days of the year approaches, I’d like to turn an eye to some unheralded whiskey options for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Each are a bit off the beaten track that revelers are used to and … Continue reading →

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Attending Whisky Events Expands Knowledge and Taste

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Rob

People often ask me how did Whisky Guy Rob became involved with writing about whisky and leading tastings. I was born with a Gaelic liver, so that helped. But, truly appreciating whisky takes more than a physical aptitude. When I … Continue reading →

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Crow Quells Whiskey Thirst

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Rob

“Old Crow” is the name emblazoned on the oldest whiskey bottle I own. The name was stamped there more than 100 years ago by a Chicago wholesale liquor dealer. Sadly, it is a 100-year-old whiskey bottle I own, not a … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Whisky Guy!

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Rob

I am pleased to welcome you my very own Web site devoted to my passion for whisky.  As many of you know, I shall be traveling abroad the next few months, and this site will allow you to follow my … Continue reading →

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