I’m not usually a gin drinker — but when it’s something made by a favorite local distillery, it’s hard to resist giving the local gin a try. In this case,
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Whiskey Review: McKenzie Rye Whiskey
New York is a pretty cold place at times, particularly in central and upstate regions. So it makes sense that, just like it’s neighbor to the north, Canada, there’s a
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Sometimes the worst thing that a bourbon can be is boring. There are plenty of craft distilleries producing bourbons that are all within a margin of error from each other,
Continue readingReview: Milagro Anejo Tequila
There’s a blessing and a curse that comes with doing this blog. On the one hand, I’ve tasted more spirits than I ever knew existed, which is fun and interesting.
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Craft distilleries are popping up all around the country. Some states have jumped on that trend harder than others — New York and Texas are two I’m particularly familiar with
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Blending gives the opportunity for crafting a more consistent and delicious flavor in a whiskey, creating something that truly is more than the sum of its parts. Usually, the result
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Barrell Bourbon Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey
For most whiskies, it’s the blender that is the star of the show. A distillery produces a bunch of barrels of whiskey and, when it comes time to bottle them,
Continue readingReview: Beacon Apple Brandy
When I think of New York, one of the things that comes to mind is apples. Apple picking, apple pie, apple cider, and apple cider doughnuts (if you know, you
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Bourbon
Garrison Brothers is one of the great distilleries in Texas, churning out some of the best examples of a rich and delicious Texas bourbon. I’ve had their “standard” edition and
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Coalition Margaux Barriques Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
We recently reviewed the Barrel Proof version of Coalition’s Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, which is a delicious product all on its own. But that wasn’t good enough for Coalition —
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The 21st century version of the Roaring Twenties has certainly gotten off to a less than joyous note, what with social unrest, economic strife, and oh yeah… a literal plague.
Continue readingBook Review: Texas Whiskey by Nico Martini
There are a couple places you think of when you hear the word “whiskey”. Some people immediately think of Scotland, others Kentucky. And while my own home state of Texas
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I was hanging out with the folks at Still Austin a few weeks ago (a great local Austin distillery) talking about whiskey, and specifically talking about the good work that
Continue readingWhiskey Review: First Call Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Now that I review whiskey for a (pseudo) living, I try to keep an eye on when new brands come out. This one seemed to slip my notice until my
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Kings County Distillery Grapefruit & Jalapeno Flavored Whiskey
One of my favorite spirits is the Mother Pepper from Still Austin. It was a solid, spicy, unaged whiskey that worked amazingly well in cocktails, but unfortunately Still Austin has
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