Margaritas are probably the cocktail we make most often in my own house (we do live in Austin, after all) — and while a good margarita is delicious, it can
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Review: Admiral Nelson’s Premium Spiced Rum
When I first saw the label on this bottle of Admiral Nelson’s, I did a double take in the rum aisle of the liquor store — at first glance, this
Continue readingWhisky Review: Glenmorangie The Lasanta 12 Year
Sherry cask finishing is something that I find a bit hit and miss. I usually get brighter and crisper notes from the sherry compared to something like a port (which
Continue readingWhisky Review: Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban 14 Year
I’m a sucker for a good port wine. The rich depth of the flavors make it a great way to cap off an evening — not unlike a good glass
Continue reading2022 Recap: Our Most Popular Reviews
It’s that time of year again, the one we all look forward to: when content creators are running out of steam and resort to listicles to fill their feed for
Continue readingReview: Jägermeister
There’s one liquor bottle that I’ve been avoiding more than any other on this blog — even more than the much feared Malort. Not so much because of the actual
Continue readingWhiskey Review: The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenlivet is a pretty good middle-of-the-road scotch that won’t break the bank and also won’t scorch your taste buds. It’s efficient, effective, and solid… but not fantastic. So when I
Continue readingBest Spirit for the Perfect Spiked Eggnog
It’s that time of year! The time when my wife gets super excited, buys an entire half-gallon of eggnog, and then only drinks about a third of the carton before
Continue readingWhisky Review: Ardbeg Wee Beastie Five Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
I was a big fan of the “standard” 10 year aged version of Ardbeg, which was bursting with flavor and expressiveness. But could their five year version somehow be even
Continue readingReal-Life Grinch Steals Giant Ball of Gin from Lake Constance
There’s an old joke in the cyber security world that the safest way to protect your computer is to encase it in steel and drop it in the bottom of
Continue readingA ChatGPT Generated Review of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
In my day job (the one that actually pays the bills), I’m a tech guy. I stay on top of the emerging trends and try to see what’s coming around
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Dark Door Spirit of the Oak Bourbon Whiskey
Your first thought when you hear “Florida-based distillery” is probably of a rum producer. And that would make sense — Caribbean spirits are popular down there, and there are certainly
Continue readingRum Review: Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum
I’ve always considered Bacardi to be a brand of spirits that works best in a cocktail: something to provide alcohol content and a smidge of flavor, but not really something
Continue readingJack Daniel’s Lawsuit Against Dog Toy Maker Heads to US Supreme Court
If you’ve been looking for a gift for your dog loving friends and loved ones, you may have stumbled across some toys that look oddly similar to famous brands of
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Copper Still Single Barrel Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey
Last week, we reviewed a straight bourbon whiskey from Copper Still. It had some good levels of rye spice (apple, black pepper, etc) and made for a fine cocktail spirit.
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