by Michael Cervin | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Typically rye whiskey is either a potent pedal to the metal spicy rye, or a calm and tranquil version. You don’t get much in between. The point of the rye as a base is obviously the spicy notes it brings. There is a very nice viscosity to this, but it’s a little... 
by Michael Cervin | Oct 16, 2024 | Whiskey
Flavored brown spirits are nothing new, yet the novelty can come across as a one trick pony. I’d heard of Duke & Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey for well over a year and, frankly, though salted caramel is wonderful, I wondered whether it could work as a flavored... 
by Michael Cervin | Oct 16, 2024 | Bourbon Whiskey
This is less sweet than most bourbons, which is a nice change of pace, but it does offer noticeable, resin, caramel, and butterscotch, apricot and citrus zest, browned butter and pepper spice. It has a soft entry with a little bite in the back pallet. There is also an... 
by Michael Cervin | Sep 18, 2024 | Scotch
Glenfiddich has a long history, beginning with their first stills sparingly distilling Whisky in 1887. Today their Scotch Whisky is produced on a massive scale and you can find it everywhere. Their 12-Year-Old Single Malt is a slightly sweeter Scotch... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 23, 2024 | Bourbon Whiskey
These days, finishing a bourbon or whiskey in a non-standard barrel provides distillers with diverse options for finishing and gives consumers something new to try. Often the finishing process seems like a parlor game, using odd old barrels from Cognac, Sauternes,...
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