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June 27, 2023 Dan Trares

Review: Siligrams Customizable Ice Cube Tray

There’s one component of a good cocktail that’s just as important as the liquor but often gets overlooked: having good ice. It’s so important that we even devote an entire

June 22, 2023 Dan Trares

Whiskey Review: Michter’s Original Small Batch Sour Mash Whiskey

I am a big fan of Michter’s Straight Bourbon. It’s versatile, tastes great, and is priced well. All of which made me wonder — if their standard edition is that

June 20, 2023 Dan Trares

Review: Meater Wireless Smart Thermometer

When I think of summertime fun, the two things that immediately come to mind are bourbon on the rocks and a good slab of smoked brisket. Not only are these

June 15, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Olmeca Altos Anejo Tequila

We recently reviewed the plata version Olmeca Altos tequila, which had some flavors in it that made me suspicious that it spent some time in an oak barrel before bottling.

June 13, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila

If you are of a certain elder-millennial age (as I am), you might see the brand name on this tequila and immediately think of Olmec, the giant animatronic stone talking

June 8, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Ardbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Scotch Whisky

I’ve tried a few offerings from the Ardbeg distillery over the years, and generally really enjoyed them. Ardbeg seems to be a good representation of the Islay scotch whisky concept,

June 6, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Personally, I love a spirit with a proper backstory. Good spirits are always a win, but when you can put that spirit into historical context or talk about the care

June 1, 2023 Dan Trares

Review: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin

There’s a lot of wiggle room when it comes to calling something a gin. All that is really required is to flavor some neutral spirits with herbs of some sort

May 30, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Talisker 10 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

When most people think of “island spirits”, they think of rum and the Carribbean. But the Scottish islands also make some fantastic stuff, specifically when it comes to the Islay

May 25, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Dewar’s 15 Year Old Blended Whisky

This week we’re rolling through the higher end line of Dewar’s offerings, trying to see if a little bit of age helps to improve on their “standard edition” white label

May 23, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Dewar’s 12 Year Old Blended Whisky

The folks at Dewar’s have been making blended scotch whisky for quite some time, and we’ve tried some of their offerings in the past. They make a “standard edition” white

May 18, 2023 Dan Trares

Review: Victoria Distillers Empress 1908 Indigo Gin

Walking down the aisle of a liquor store can sometimes be a bit monotonous, with a bunch of similarly designed and styled bottles lined up from different distillers. So when

May 16, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: LALO Blanco Tequila

I first heard about LALO tequila from the bartender at Soho House in Austin. I had asked for something new and interesting beyond the endless procession of Casamigos and Padron

May 11, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Socorro Anejo Tequila

We recently reviewed the blanco version of Socorro, and found it to be closer to what you’d expect from an anejo (or at least a cristalino) tequila… but the flavors

May 9, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Socorro Blanco Tequila

Tequila marketers have definitely zeroed in on their newest target audience: trendy millennials attracted by chic minimalist designs and purpose-driven brands. There’s a new brand variation on this theme every