During the recent Pride Month here in the US, I went down a small rabbit hole of LGBTQ-friendly distilleries and brands. Today’s review, Identity Blanco Tequila, comes from a prestigious
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Whiskey Review: Old Tub Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
One of our readers recently commented that it had been a while since they had seen a bourbon review. Which is fair — I’ve been going heavy on the rum
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Chattanooga Whiskey 91
As I mentioned in my review of Chattanooga Whiskey’s 111 proof edition, I was originally tipped off to this brand from a friend who shared his beloved bottle with me.
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Still Austin Distillery Reserve Series Four Grain Whiskey
Austin is a weird place — one of constant change, discover, and experimentation. And, much like the city itself, Still Austin is a distillery that embraces those same concepts. Occasionally
Continue readingReview: Largo Bay Spiced Rum
Spiced rum holds a special place in my heart (and on my shelf). Generally speaking, it’s like a sweeter and more powerful version of a gin, using darker and richer
Continue readingReview: Largo Bay Silver Rum
I’m a sucker for a good rum that won’t break the bank. Sure, whiskey is my usual go-to… but in the summer when I just want to lounge by a
Continue readingReview: Black Dirt Apple Jack Brandy
My wife grew up in the Black Dirt region of New York State — what I consider “upstate”, although she’d fight me over that label. Either way, it’s a region
Continue readingReview: HYE Spiced Rum
Rum isn’t something you typically associate with central Texas. There are some distilleries that make it, though — either by necessity (as it doesn’t require aging and therefore can be
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey
Colorado is cranking out some of my favorite American whiskey these days, with Denver emerging as a hotbed of the craft distilling scene. Breckenridge is a town less often associated
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Chattanooga Whiskey Cask 111
Most of the reviews on this site are honestly just the result of a bottle catching our eye on the shelf of the liquor store. But every so often, one
Continue readingWhisky Review: Glenmorangie The Cadboll Estate 15 Year
Most scotch whisky is made from ingredients that are somewhat mass produced and shipped into the distillery. There’s undeniably a bit of artistry and craftsmanship that goes into the process,
Continue readingRum Review: Rhum JM Rum 15 Year Old Vintage 2003 (400th Review!)
I’m a huge fan of Martinique rum agricole. It’s definitely a niche appellation of rum, but I’ve yet to find a bottle I’d describe as anything other than absolutely amazing.
Continue readingWhiskey Review: J.T.S. Brown Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where you live can sometimes limit your ability to find good whiskey. For us, not everything is available in our local Austin liquor stores, even when it comes to the
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Albany Distilling Co. Ironweed Empire Rye Whiskey
I’m a sucker for a good rye whiskey, and especially one from my home state of New York. There’s something about the depth of the flavors and the complexity of
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Albany Distilling Co. Ironweed Straight Bourbon Whiskey
My wife and I have a constant debate about what defines “upstate” New York — as someone who lived in Westchester county, I think that anything north of Westchester is
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