by Michael Cervin | Aug 23, 2023 | Cocktail RTD
In ready-to-drink cocktail world, Old Fashioned’s and Manhattans tend toward the sticky sweet, as a number that I have sampled have been. With Thomas Ashbourne, this deviates a bit. Their version is not sticky sweet (it does have a moderate amount of sweetness) so... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 23, 2023 | Scotch
As a blended 100% malt Scotch, this drinks pretty much like you’d expect. Light butterscotch, resin, apricot and floral aromas are blended with zesty citrus & fresh fruit along with subtle hints of honey and spiced oak. It offers a potent entry, and the mid... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 23, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
Starting strong and finishing stronger, this bourbon whiskey begins with notes of cinnamon, caramel, resin, toffee, apricot and light citrus. The vanilla and cedar notes from the barrel lightly tiptoe in along the mid palate and the finish, which softens out in terms... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 17, 2023 | Cognac
Proper Cognac – according to everyone you meet in Cognac including all master distillers – is a sublime blend of four components: wood, spice, florals, and fruit. This XO fulfills all these requirements and is everything you want in a sophisticated Cognac.... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 17, 2023 | Rye, Whiskey
Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey is aged in charred new oak barrels for at least four years before it is transferred to used whiskey barrels. It’s 100% rye, sourced from Canada and bottled uncut and unfiltered. This is a very grain-forward rye, and there’s less use...
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