Most scotch whisky is made from ingredients that are somewhat mass produced and shipped into the distillery. There’s undeniably a bit of artistry and craftsmanship that goes into the process,
Continue readingRum Review: Rhum JM Rum 15 Year Old Vintage 2003 (400th Review!)
I’m a huge fan of Martinique rum agricole. It’s definitely a niche appellation of rum, but I’ve yet to find a bottle I’d describe as anything other than absolutely amazing.
Continue readingWhiskey Review: J.T.S. Brown Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where you live can sometimes limit your ability to find good whiskey. For us, not everything is available in our local Austin liquor stores, even when it comes to the
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Albany Distilling Co. Ironweed Empire Rye Whiskey
I’m a sucker for a good rye whiskey, and especially one from my home state of New York. There’s something about the depth of the flavors and the complexity of
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Albany Distilling Co. Ironweed Straight Bourbon Whiskey
My wife and I have a constant debate about what defines “upstate” New York — as someone who lived in Westchester county, I think that anything north of Westchester is
Continue readingReview: Red Head Barrels Oak Whiskey Barrel
One of our most popular articles we’ve published is this guide called “How To (Legally) Make Your Own Whiskey At Home“. Long story short: distilling your own spirit might be
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #5 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
There are distilleries whose entire business model is never being seen. (For example, Indiana-based MGP: a distillery that produces spirits for many of the labels you see on the shelves,
Continue readingWhiskey Review: The Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey
I’m always on the lookout for new brands of whiskey in my local liquor store, and I love a spirit with a good historical tie. So when I spotted the
Continue readingReview: Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks Rum
Appleton is one of the most iconic and historic distillers of Jamaican rum, and the Signature Blend that we reviewed recently turned out to be a fruity, funky spirit that
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With the onset of warmer summer weather, it’s time to think about tropical drinks once again. Drinks like daquiris, or a good Dark and Stormy – both of which are
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey
In the past, I haven’t really been enamored with the bottles coming out of Wild Turkey. It’s not terrible, but there are so many better options in the market, it’s
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Great Jones Straight Bourbon Whiskey
There have been distilleries in the New York City area, but a (legal) distillery on the island of Manhattan is something that I’ve never seen in my lifetime. That is,
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition Blended Irish Whiskey
The folks over at Jameson have been doing some experimenting with cask finishing, especially in previously used beer casks. We previously reviewed their Stout Edition and liked it well enough,
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Black Button Pre-Prohibition Style Straight Bourbon Whiskey
While I might live in Texas, I was born and raised in New York. And the more I look into the craft distilleries of NY, the more I find interesting
Continue readingReview: Caralegre Cristalino Tequila
Cristalino tequila is an appellation of tequila that I haven’t reviewed before. Aged and then filtered, it’s a new category that the Mexican distilleries are trying to popularize. It offers
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