There are very few tiki cocktails that call for a whiskey or a bourbon. Most of these concoctions use a rum, or a gin, or even a brandy as their
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There are very few tiki cocktails that call for a whiskey or a bourbon. Most of these concoctions use a rum, or a gin, or even a brandy as their
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Imported spirits are getting expensive these days. Blame whatever you want, but the reality is that your money might not stretch as far as it once did for things like
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One of the nice things about living in Raleigh is that there are so many interesting places nearby to visit. From the mountains of Asheville to the beautiful Atlantic beaches,
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Every spring, without fail, I start getting the itch to make tiki cocktails. I’m sure it’s just the combination of the winter weather making me stir crazy and the alluring
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Imported whisky is likely to get rather expensive in the coming months and years, which is unfortunate for those of us who enjoy a good scotch now and again. Thankfully,
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Springtime is just around the corner, and that means a blossoming of floral and herbaceous aromas all around us (…and my allergies making me miserable again, but that’s a small
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Springtime is just around the corner, so it felt appropriate to break out a bottle of gin in celebration. I’ve been trying some interesting and tasty gins recently, and this
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We’ve just about reached the end of the product line at Republic Restoratives, and today we’re looking at one last spirit on their shelves: Borough Bourbon. Apparently, this is their
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I’ve had a lot of gin in my time reviewing spirits. Plenty of it has been London Dry gin, with it’s heavy juniper forward note; plenty of it has been
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April Fool’s announcements by a brands of new absurd products are pretty common these days. Most of these products stay jokes and gags, never to be realized or actually brought
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If you’ve heard about Republic Restoratives, then it’s likely due to this bottle of whiskey. During the recent 2024 presidential campaign, ads for this bottle were thick and heavy splashed
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Most distilleries try to remain apolitical, appealing to a broad market. Garage Oil Spirits, for example, states its mission is to bring people together and build community among Americans. But
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Paso Robles is an absolutely beautiful region of California, with a plentiful number of wineries and accompanying scenic views. But not everyone is a wine drinker — some people prefer
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As someone with the surname ‘Leghorn’, I feel a unique kinship to the chickens. “Foghorn” has been my nickname since as far back as I could remember. My mother decorated
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After reviewing over six hundred different spirits, we’re close to filling out our bingo card of at least one reviewed spirit from every state in the union. But surprisingly, one
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