Jonah Flicker

Jonah Flicker has been covering the spirits industry for more than a decade, visiting distilleries in countries around the world to taste their products and talk to the people behind them. Based in New York City, he is currently the whiskey critic for Robb Report and editor of the Unicorn Review, and his work has appeared in outlets including Esquire, Food & Wine and Men's Journal. He is also a judge for several spirits competitions.

All Articles From Jonah Flicker

The Rise of Peated Cask-Finished Spirits 

That smokiness isn’t just for whisky, either

For Whiskey Geeks, “Sourced” Is No Longer a Dirty Word 

Bardstown Bourbon Company makes some of the best American whiskey — for itself and many other brands

The 6 Best Single Barrel Rye Whiskeys to Drink Right Now

These options from Michter’s, Jack Daniel’s and Knob Creek offer bold and unique flavors

The 9 Best Affordable Rye Whiskeys to Drink Right Now

From Dickel to Wild Turkey to Redemption, these bottles are budget-friendly (around $40) and delicious

Should You Use Cointreau or Triple Sec for the Perfect Margarita?

There’s one obvious answer according to our panel of drinks experts

6 Negronis You Can Make at Home, No Gin Required

The classic cocktail works just fine with mezcal, rum or even as a non-alcoholic option

17 Celebrity Tequilas, Ranked From Best to Worst

From Michael Jordan to Kendell Jenner, we spotlight the best (and not-so-great) celeb agave bottles

The Best Bourbons Under $100

From Knob Creek, Maker's Mark, Eagle Rare, Barrell Craft Spirits and more

The Best Rare Bourbons That Are Actually Worth the Cost

Sometimes a hard-to-find whiskey justifies the sticker shock

Fogo de Chão’s Cocktail Menu Is Surprisingly Thoughtful

How to pair quality drinks with ridiculous amounts of meat