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Brad Japhe

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  • Writer, Freelance
  • None, Forbes, Freelance, Thrillist, USA Today
  • None, Freelance, USA Today
  • None, Freelance, Thrillist, USA Today
  • None, freelancer
  • None, Freelance (Forbes / Men's Journal / Travel + Leisure)
  • None, Freelance: Bloomberg, Esquire & Men's Journal
Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco
As seen in: CNN Travel, MSN, MSN Canada, MSN Singapore, UOL, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, Bloomberg Green Daily, Bloomberg News, Estadão and
Covers:  Travel, food + beverage, product reviews.
Travel Writer/Whisky Expert email: braphe@gmail.com words: @CNN, @Business @TravelLeisure, @WSJ, @NatGeo, @BostonGlobe ig: @Journeys_with_japhe Please Clap

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Brad Japhe is a freelance journalist specializing in travel, outdoor adventure, craft mixology and gastronomy. His work appears in all major media markets across the United States. He is the Beer and Spirits Columnist for the Village Voice in New York City, is a regular contributor to Los Angeles and San Francisco-based periodicals, serves as beer consultant for notable restaurants on both coasts and hosts a monthly craft drinks/gourmet food educational pairing series. He has interviewed a dive…

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That Expensive Japanese Whisky May Be Mostly Scotch

That Expensive Japanese Whisky May Be Mostly Scotch

Is your Japanese whisky actually Japanese?

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The Ultimate Guide to Your Next Singapore Trip

The Ultimate Guide to Your Next Singapore Trip

A majestic ode to modernity, Singapore stuns the senses. From its iconic skyline-swaying toward the heavens b…

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Keto is no passing craze as restaurants cater to ketosis-loving crowd in LA

Keto is no passing craze as restaurants cater to ketosis-loving crowd in LA

CLOSE Keto is making waves as the latest diet du jour. By now, you've likely heard of the regimen, wherein ca…

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How to See Alaska's Beautiful Glaciers Before It's Too Late

How to See Alaska's Beautiful Glaciers Before It's Too Late

When Alaska was admitted into the Union in 1959 it was officially nicknamed 'The Last Frontier.' It's as suit…

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15 Best Places to Eat Like a Local in Tokyo

15 Best Places to Eat Like a Local in Tokyo

Our top recommendations for the best places to eat like a local in Tokyo, Japan, with pictures, reviews, and …

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Why drinking cocktails on the Las Vegas Strip is better than ever

Why drinking cocktails on the Las Vegas Strip is better than ever

"It's nightlife for adults," is how Sam Ross explains the uptick in craft cocktail bars opening up and down t…

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Ireland’s First Certified B Corp Distillery Doubles Down On Gin Original

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By Brad Japhe Verified
| Forbes Verified
Boatyard Double Gin Boatyard Distillery Gin as we know it – an herbal spirit, flavored primarily by juniper berries – has been around for nearly 400 years. In its most popular style (London Dry) it has remained remarkably consistent since the advent of the column still in the 1830s. Nevertheless, modern distillers keep finding ways to give it a new spin while preserving its core identity. It’s to be expected, considering how much thirst there is for craft glow-ups within the category.
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世界最高のスコッチ・ウイスキーは？ 2026年「ASCOTアワード」発表

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By Brad Japhe Verified
| Forbes Japan Verified
ASCOTアワード（ASCOT Awards）が2026年の「ベスト・イン・クラス（最高賞）」を発表し、そのすべての受賞銘柄を独占先行公開する。今回はスコッチ部門に焦点を当てて詳しく見ていくが、その前に、そもそもなぜこの年に一度のコンペティションの結果に注目すべきなのか、その背景を少し説明しておこう。 ASCOTアワードは、受賞歴のある作家であり、ウイスキー評論家のフレッド・ミニックによって2021年に創設された。アワードの正式名称は「American Spirits Council of Tasters（アメリカ・スピリッツ・テイスター評議会）」であり、当初は27人の専門家による審査員団がアメリカのスピリッツを中心に評価していたが、その後、世界中のスピリッツ部門へと対象を広げている。...
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What’s Fueling American Whiskey’s Single Barrel Boom?

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| The World of Fine Spirits
To the vast majority of whiskey drinkers, consistency is key – a marker almost as crucial as quality. When they reach for the latest bottling of, say, Pappy Van Winkle 20, they expect it to deliver the same dark cherry, cinnamon, and clove characteristics for which it is globally renowned. But for a certain subset of connoisseurs, a small measure of variance isn’t just preferred: it is exalted.
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The SF Weekly

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