Most of the “big names” in the scotch whisky scene are those that are known for their single malt varieties. But for the majority of whisky history, blended spirits were
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Review: ClearSource Neutral Grain Spirits
Today we reviewing something a little different, something that you likely won’t find on any liquor store shelf. There are a lot of “sourced” spirits on the market, in which
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Basil Hayden Dark Rye Whiskey
I love a good rye whiskey — and I really liked the original Basil Hayden’s bourbon that we tried a few years ago. That particular bottle was a little mid-pandemic
Continue readingWhiskey Review: WhistlePig Farmstock Rye Whiskey
Anytime I pick up a bottle from WhistlePig, I’m fairly confident I’m getting something delicious. They make some delicious stuff, despite (or possibly due to) the fact that they mostly
Continue readingWhisky Review: The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenlivet is a solid brand with a good reputation, usually fairly easy to find wherever you are, and is even used as a component to make some other famous brands
Continue readingReview: Set The Bar App
Everyone has had that idea at one point: “What if we opened a bar? Or started our own distillery?” It sounds like a great idea! Until you sit down and
Continue readingReview: Siesta Key Spiced Rum
Summer is just around the corner, and nothing says a summer cocktail like rum. So, as the season for tiki drinks and tiny umbrellas draws ever closer, I figured it
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Pilot House Distilling A-O Come Hell or High Water Oregon Single Malt Whiskey
We’ve tested some spirits before that claim to have been aged at sea on ships… and generally speaking, the results have been pretty lackluster. The process doesn’t seem to impart
Continue readingReview: Codigo 1530 Rosa Blanco Tequila
You’ve probably heard of the standard kinds of tequila: blanco, anejo, even reposado. But then there are the unique offerings (like the newer “cristalino” that some folks are experimenting with).
Continue readingReview: Codigo 1530 Blanco Tequila
Last year we took a look at the Codigo 1530 Artesanal Mezcal, which was an interesting example of a mezcal that seemed to work more like a scotch whisky. (Spoiler
Continue readingReview: Barrel Aged Painted Lady Gin
I’m a sucker for anything barrel aged. Whether it’s whiskey or tequila, sticking a spirit in an oak cask for a period of time just makes it that much better
Continue readingReview: Calamity Gin
Imagine you’re trying to make the most Texan spirit ever. Naturally, you’d probably turn to a whiskey first — big, bold flavors for a big, bold state… right? But if
Continue readingReview: Coconut Cartel Special Rum
Over the past few years as a spirits reviewer, I’ve heard the same kinds of origin stories over and over again. Some folks got into this game because their parents
Continue readingBest Places for Cigars in Austin, Texas
Having lived in Austin, Texas for over a decade now, I’ve smoked more cigars here than anywhere else on the planet. But besides just being my hometown, the city is
Continue readingDistillery Tour: Aviation Gin
For many craft distilleries, gin is a temporary means to an end. Gin doesn’t need to be matured prior to sale, which makes it an attractive spirit for new distilleries
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