I love a good redemption story, and it sounds like that’s exactly what the folks at JAJA Tequila are working on. They launched their first version of their tequila in
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Review: Monday Zero Alcohol Mezcal
The non-alcoholic spirits brand Monday doesn’t make a faux tequila alongside their zero proof whiskey and gin. Instead, they opted to specifically make a dry mezcal. (As a refresher for
Continue readingReview: Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative
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
Continue readingReview: 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 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 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 readingWhiskey Review: Jeppson’s Bourbon
Jeppson’s, the distiller who is responsible for Malort (also referred to as “The Champagne of Pain”) has released a bourbon. Given their previous track record of flavor profiles, I am not
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.
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Copper Still Single Barrel Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I’m always intrigued by no-name brands, especially from regions that aren’t widely known as whiskey-producing areas of the United States. Whiskey is an insanely crowded market where brand identity is
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