The Beverly High Rye CEO Andrew Borenzweig Shares World Whiskey Day Must-Haves

The Beverly High Rye.The wine and spirits expert spent years exploring the diverse landscape of American whiskey, from bourbon and rye to single malt, and was inspired to make his own line, influenced by his California roots. «I’m an L.A. native, and to me, Beverly Hills is the pinnacle of American high living, so I set out to create a whiskey that captures luxury,» he explains. As for the taste: «The flavor profile is bold, unique and complex. You’ll get a rich mouthfeel of cinnamon, nutmeg brown sugar, candied pecans, caramel and toffee.

It’s a blend of straight rye and straight bourbon and has aromatic notes of toasted oak, rye bread, coffee cake, and hint of lemon peel,» he continues.   To really get into the spirit, Borenzweig shared his essentials for throwing the ultimate World Whiskey Day party with ET. «An intimate whiskey tasting at the house, or a dinner pairing and tasting with a dozen or so friends is always fun. I also like when people can be creative, so hosting a mixology gathering, where everyone crafts their own cocktails is also a great time,» the entrepreneur says. One cocktail he's loving at the moment: The Smoke over Beverly, available at Nobu Los Angeles, made with The Beverly High Rye, Momotaro Kuromitsu and Aztec Chocolate Bitters, smoked with maple wood and garnished with a Kuromitsu Brushed Orange Wheel.To recreate the drink at home, Borenzweig believes high quality ice and a great collection of drinking glasses are both necessities. «Professionally made ice makes all the difference when you’re drinking whiskey on the rocks or in a cocktail.

It allows you to experience the character and intent of your drink without excess dilution. I’m also a big fan of elegant glassware, especially fluted