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June 27, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Chattanooga Whiskey Cask 111

Most of the reviews on this site are honestly just the result of a bottle catching our eye on the shelf of the liquor store. But every so often, one

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June 24, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Tequila is the Next Big Thing. And It’s Already Ruined.

As with everything, liquor sales come and go in waves and fads. For the right product, at just the right moment, there’s a huge profit to be made. Just within

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June 22, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Glenmorangie The Cadboll Estate 15 Year

Most scotch whisky is made from ingredients that are somewhat mass produced and shipped into the distillery. There’s undeniably a bit of artistry and craftsmanship that goes into the process,

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June 20, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Rum Review: Rhum JM Rum 15 Year Old Vintage 2003 (400th Review!)

I’m a huge fan of Martinique rum agricole. It’s definitely a niche appellation of rum, but I’ve yet to find a bottle I’d describe as anything other than absolutely amazing.

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June 17, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: J.T.S. Brown Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Where you live can sometimes limit your ability to find good whiskey. For us, not everything is available in our local Austin liquor stores, even when it comes to the

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June 15, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Albany Distilling Co. Ironweed Empire Rye Whiskey

I’m a sucker for a good rye whiskey, and especially one from my home state of New York. There’s something about the depth of the flavors and the complexity of

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June 13, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Albany Distilling Co. Ironweed Straight Bourbon Whiskey

My wife and I have a constant debate about what defines “upstate” New York — as someone who lived in Westchester county, I think that anything north of Westchester is

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June 10, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Review: Red Head Barrels Oak Whiskey Barrel

One of our most popular articles we’ve published is this guide called “How To (Legally) Make Your Own Whiskey At Home“. Long story short: distilling your own spirit might be

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June 8, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #5 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

There are distilleries whose entire business model is never being seen. (For example, Indiana-based MGP: a distillery that produces spirits for many of the labels you see on the shelves,

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June 6, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: The Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey

I’m always on the lookout for new brands of whiskey in my local liquor store, and I love a spirit with a good historical tie. So when I spotted the

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June 3, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Review: Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks Rum

Appleton is one of the most iconic and historic distillers of Jamaican rum, and the Signature Blend that we reviewed recently turned out to be a fruity, funky spirit that

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June 1, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Review: Appleton Estate Signature Blend Rum

With the onset of warmer summer weather, it’s time to think about tropical drinks once again. Drinks like daquiris, or a good Dark and Stormy – both of which are

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May 30, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey

In the past, I haven’t really been enamored with the bottles coming out of Wild Turkey. It’s not terrible, but there are so many better options in the market, it’s

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May 27, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Great Jones Straight Bourbon Whiskey

There have been distilleries in the New York City area, but a (legal) distillery on the island of Manhattan is something that I’ve never seen in my lifetime. That is,

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May 25, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition Blended Irish Whiskey

The folks over at Jameson have been doing some experimenting with cask finishing, especially in previously used beer casks. We previously reviewed their Stout Edition and liked it well enough,

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