Lauren Vigdor

Lauren is a creative writer and hospitality professional with more than thirteen years of experience in the food and beverage industry. She has worked as a beverage director, bar manager, and consultant, specializing in cocktail/menu development, bar staff training, and food/beverage writing. Her book, “Drink Like a Bartender,” was written as a guide to help novice drinkers navigate the beverage world and was rated one of the “Best Bar Books of 2017” by Forbes. She runs on black coffee and whiskey, and her favorite cocktail is a classic Manhattan.

How to Find the Best Whiskey Ice Maker

Whiskey Gear / October 6, 2022 November 19, 2022

I know a lot about ice. Like, probably way more than the average person. I spent more than a decade …

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Best Whiskey Decanter

How to Find the Best Whiskey Decanter

Whiskey Gear / September 27, 2022 October 6, 2022

We all know the scene. An important Don Draper/Jack Donaghy-looking businessman walks to a sideboard in his office and pours …

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The Best Whiskey Glasses

How to Find the Best Whiskey Glasses

Whiskey Gear / September 26, 2022 January 5, 2023

I moved into my first “grown-up” apartment at the start of my junior year of college. There were four of …

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