I was walking through the liquor store attached to a Wal-Mart in Orlando, Florida looking for something to keep me occupied during a week long conference. As I was looking
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Whisky Review: Lagavulin 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Probably best known as the favorite spirit of Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman, Lagavulin is one of those Scotch Whiskys that you either love or you hate. A departure
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Nikka Whisky From The Barrel
I thought that I had found the best Nikka had to offer in their Red Label blend. Oh boy, how I was wrong. I was sitting at a bar in
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky
I love Japanese whiskey and Nikka in particular, but I fully admit that I haven’t made my way through their product line. I intend to change that, and today I
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Clyde May’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I’m always looking for new spirits to try, and my local Total Wine has recently started pushing this new Clyde May’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey. With nothing better to do this
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Redemption High Rye Bourbon Whiskey
I’ve never heard of Redemption High Rye Bourbon Whiskey before, but they have been popping up all over the place recently. Even at the trendy bars in downtown Austin, Texas
Continue readingWhiskey Review: The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
While a scotch whisky snob may prefer Lagavulin or Glenmorangie on a cheaper night, the fact remains that Glenlivet is the #1 most popular scotch whisky in the United States.
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Johnnie Walker Black Scotch Whisky
While the red label may be the best selling scotch whisky in the world, the black label is their “premium” version and actually bears an age statement unlike the red
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Johnnie Walker Red Scotch Whiskey
Here it is, the most popular scotch whisky in the world. But is it any good?
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Jameson Blended Irish Whiskey
Scotland may have been the birthplace of whiskey, but Ireland just a short boat ride away thinks they may have done it better. Leading the charge is Jameson, the most
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
There are a few brands of Kentucky straight bourbon that can reliably be found behind a bar, and Jim Beam’s white label is one of those brands. Produced since 1795
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey
There can be only one king of whiskey and this is it, the #1 top selling American whiskey in the world: Jack Daniels. 12.5 million cases sold in 2018 (not
Continue readingRecipe: The Perfect Spicy Whiskey Mule
The Kentucky Mule is probably my favorite summertime drink here in Austin, Texas. It’s a great mix of competing flavors: cool ice versus warm bourbon, sweet ginger beer versus tangy
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I realize that I’ve been taking about some local Austin whiskey recently and haven’t even touched some of the more recognizable brands. Today I’d like to talk about one of
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Still Austin Whiskey Co Mother Pepper Whiskey
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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