The craft spirits market is absolutely booming in the US, with small shops opening up all over metro areas. Just to be clear, I’m not complaining — variety is the
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Whiskey Review: Old Forester Statesman
A friend of mine is in the process of doing a routine purge of his liquor cabinet, and I was lucky enough to be around when he was trying to
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I’m continuing my journey along the bottom of the whiskey shelf. Today’s choice spirit: Kentucky Deluxe. The woman behind the counter at the liquor store tried to warn me and
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
Today I continue my trudge through the bottom of the whiskey shelf. But today’s offering isn’t usually found on the bottom shelf, although it probably deserves a permanent place there.
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Grangestone Bourbon Cask Finished Scotch
I love bourbon. I love Scotch whiskey. I don’t love them for the same reasons. But when I saw a bottle on the store shelves of my local liquor store
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Belle Meade Sour Mash Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A friend of mine is in the process of doing a routine purge of his liquor cabinet, and I was lucky enough to be around when he was trying to
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Firestone & Robertson TX Blended Whiskey
I’m making my way through the Texas whiskies, and one I keep seeing again and again is the Firestone & Robertson TX Blended Whiskey. It’s on just about every shelf,
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Treaty Oak Ghost Hill Bourbon Whiskey
The Texas Hill Country (an area south and west of Austin, for those not familiar with Texas geography) is full of more amazing craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries than you
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Traverse City Whiskey Co. XXX Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Thanksgiving is a time for family to come together from across the country, share their experiences, and catch up on what they missed during the year. This Thanksgiving, one of
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When I started reviewing whiskeys my wife asked me a very important question: am I only going to do the “good” ones? No, I responded, I need to do them
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Ranger Creek .36 Texas Bourbon Whiskey
Austin may be a hot spot for craft beverage makers, but four years of living in San Antonio taught me not to discount our neighbor city just down I-35. San
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Nikka Pure Malt Red
Last July, my wife and I were in Paris getting ready to tie the knot. We were there with a group of close family and friends, and looking forward to
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Balcones Baby Blue
I’m working my way through the locally distilled brown spirits here in Austin, Texas. I first spotted this bottle at Easy Tiger in downtown Austin and it was pretty darn
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Maker’s Mark Straight Kentucky Bourbon
There’s one sure fire way to know my wife’s grandfather has been in the room: an open bottle of Maker’s Mark placed somewhere within arm’s reach of the comfiest chair.
Continue readingGin Review: Dry Line Barrel Reserve Cape Cod Gin
I’m a sucker for anything aged in oak barrels. My wife is a sucker for both Cape Cod and gin. So when we heard about South Hollow Spirits new barrel
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