For most whiskies, it’s the blender that is the star of the show. A distillery produces a bunch of barrels of whiskey and, when it comes time to bottle them,
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Review: Beacon Apple Brandy
When I think of New York, one of the things that comes to mind is apples. Apple picking, apple pie, apple cider, and apple cider doughnuts (if you know, you
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Bourbon
Garrison Brothers is one of the great distilleries in Texas, churning out some of the best examples of a rich and delicious Texas bourbon. I’ve had their “standard” edition and
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Coalition Margaux Barriques Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
We recently reviewed the Barrel Proof version of Coalition’s Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, which is a delicious product all on its own. But that wasn’t good enough for Coalition —
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The 21st century version of the Roaring Twenties has certainly gotten off to a less than joyous note, what with social unrest, economic strife, and oh yeah… a literal plague.
Continue readingBook Review: Texas Whiskey by Nico Martini
There are a couple places you think of when you hear the word “whiskey”. Some people immediately think of Scotland, others Kentucky. And while my own home state of Texas
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I was hanging out with the folks at Still Austin a few weeks ago (a great local Austin distillery) talking about whiskey, and specifically talking about the good work that
Continue readingWhiskey Review: First Call Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Now that I review whiskey for a (pseudo) living, I try to keep an eye on when new brands come out. This one seemed to slip my notice until my
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Kings County Distillery Grapefruit & Jalapeno Flavored Whiskey
One of my favorite spirits is the Mother Pepper from Still Austin. It was a solid, spicy, unaged whiskey that worked amazingly well in cocktails, but unfortunately Still Austin has
Continue readingReview: Tip Top Proper Cocktails Old Fashioned
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some interesting changes to the travel and hospitality industries. Especially for airlines, where small enclosed spaces where people are in close contact for multiple hours
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Teeling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
One of my last trips prior to the pandemic was to Dublin. During my time there, I heard a lot of talk from locals about Teeling, the first distillery to
Continue readingReview: Villa One Silver Tequila
I’m always intrigued by celebrity endorsed spirits. It seldom seems to go well, usually resulting in a poor product that is really just a naked cash grab instead of a
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Kings County Distillery Wine-Finished Bourbon Whiskey
Cask finishing is a process that has been used widely in Scotland for their spirits, but here in the United States, it’s a pretty new concept. Take an aged whiskey,
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Kings County Distillery 6-Year Blender’s Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey
During a recent trip to New York, I paid a visit to the Kings County distillery in Brooklyn. It was a great experience, and naturally at the end of the
Continue readingWhiskey Review: RockFilter Distillery Rail Splitter Bourbon Whiskey
While I may have been born and raised in New York, my mother’s side of the family is all in Minnesota. I’ve probably spent more time visiting in that state
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