Wild Turkey is one of those famous whiskey brands that everyone knows. It’s been around forever, popularized on TV and in movies — but even so, I’ve never actually had
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Recipe: Penicillin Cocktail
If you’re looking for a recipe for the medicine penicillin, you’ve come to the wrong place. This recipe is for the modern classic Penicillin cocktail, a drink that won’t cure
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Chicago is a dynamic city with some amazing history and sights, and as such, deserves a whiskey that meets the standard it sets. Thankfully, there’s a local distillery in Evanston
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey
Tuthilltown Spirits may be known for their Baby Bourbon, but their bench goes deep. Another spirit that they make on-site, that I personally keep as a regular on my shelf,
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Hudson Baby Bourbon
Tuthilltown Spirits is a distillery in the Hudson Valley region of New York, whose Baby Bourbon has become ubiquitous well beyond the reaches of the Empire State. Since it’s popularity
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Treaty Oak Red Handed Bourbon
Blended whiskey is always interesting. It offers an opportunity for distilleries to bring in something different that they may not have been able to otherwise, and Treaty Oak’s Red Handed
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Seagram’s Seven Crown Whiskey
There are a few iconic spirits in the American catalog. Undoubtedly, names like Jim Beam, or Jack Daniels certainly come to mind, but today we’re talking about a true American
Continue readingWhisky Review: The Famous Grouse Scotch Whisky
The Famous Grouse wasn’t always famous. Originally just “The Grouse”, it earned its name legitimately: through massive sales and popularity. It may not have toppled the gigantic Johnny Walker, but
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Solan Number One
The internet seems divided on Solan #1, an Indian Whisky. Some people seem to think it’s a great drink, others are of the opinion that it’s swill. Naturally, I was
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Old Forester 86 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Forester is a bourbon that deserves the name. Historic and well respected in the community, it’s considered by many to be the benchmark for a good bourbon. Today we’re
Continue readingRecipe: Watermelon Bourbon Slush
It’s August, y’all. The days are getting hotter, and down here in Austin the thermometer is regularly reaching over 100 degrees. For those who still want to enjoy the outside,
Continue readingWhisky Review: Shieldaig 18 Year Speyside Single Malt Scotch
Scotch whisky has a built-in image and reputation. It exudes class and sophistication just from its appellation. But what about a bottle that makes some big promises but doesn’t provide
Continue readingReview: Simon Pearce Ascutney Double Old-Fashioned Glass
When it comes to cocktail glasses, I’ve tested (and maybe broken) more than a few in my lifetime. And while I do have many variations that I enjoy, Simon Pearce’s
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Evan Williams White Label
When it comes to whiskey in the United States, I can’t think of a more restrictive appellation than that of Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. There are so many rules
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Ask most people what the most popular whiskey is in the United States and you’ll probably get some combination of Jack Daniels or Fireball. But in reality the #1 spot
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