Author: Dan Trares

Jeppson’s, the distiller who is responsible for Malort (also referred to as “The Champagne of Pain”) has released a bourbon. Given their previous track record of flavor profiles, I am not

Dan in Chicago, 6’2” and 240 pounds… *ding* If you’ve ever listened to the Dan Patrick Show on radio or streaming, you’ll recognize the common introduction by most callers. While I

A few months ago I was in the Florida Keys, browsing the bourbon selection at a local store on Summerland Key. Unsurprisingly, I saw a lot of the larger brands

A couple of months ago, we posted our review of Cleveland Whiskey – The Eighty Seven. Cleveland Whiskey uses a unique pressure-aging process that allows them to mature a batch

Whenever I travel, I always try to pick up a few spirits that I can’t get locally in Chicago. On a recent trip to Ohio, for example, I was drawn

I’ve been excited to do a review on a Cleveland Whiskey product for a while now, mostly due to their unique pressure-aging process. This technology, innovated by Tom Lix, tries

“Don’t Give Up The Ship”: this phrase is emblazoned on the battle flag of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. In September of 1813, that flag was flying from the USS Lawrence

For some whiskey drinkers, the Weller name comes with a certain level of prestige. I remember my first time — it was at a nice restaurant in Evanston with a

Koval is a Chicago mainstay when it comes to spirits. Located in a section of the Ravenswood neighborhood referred to as “Malt Row”, it’s Chicago’s first post-prohibition distillery. When browsing

Most single malt Scotch whiskey has an age statement prominently featured as part of their name (and part of their price point). Oban is typically no different; however, their Little

One of my last trips prior to the pandemic was to Dublin. During my time there, I heard a lot of talk from locals about Teeling, the first distillery to