by Michael Cervin | Mar 22, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
Good heat with a light sweetness. That’s a positive start. The base bourbon comes from the Willett family, so right there, you’re off to an excellent start. The mash bill is comprised of 65% corn, 20% wheat and 15% barley. The entry is enticing, offering browned... 
by Michael Cervin | Mar 15, 2023 | Rye, Whiskey
Stillwater crafts a rye that wants to be noticed. Though aggressive and fairly high proof, the entry is smooth and alluring. There are definite notes of rye spice, followed by dark caramel, brown sugar, apricot, light resin, browned butter, cinnamon and black pepper.... 
by Michael Cervin | Mar 15, 2023 | Cognac
Proper Cognac, according to everyone you meet in Cognac including all master distillers, is a sublime blend of four components: wood, spice, floral, and fruit. This XO fills all these requirements, and is everything you want in a Cognac. The spiciness of pepper is... 
by Michael Cervin | Mar 15, 2023 | Tequila
Though perhaps un-wisely named, this Reposado from The Bad Stuff, is actually the good stuff. As any good Reposado should, it allows the inherent agave to shine through even with the addition of barrel aging. This repo is fairly aggressive upon initial entry with a... 
by Michael Cervin | Mar 8, 2023 | Gin
Drumshanbo makes excellent Irish gin and the newest addition to this line is flavored with California citrus. When worlds collide, right? Capitalizing on their already remarkable gunpowder gin, the addition of citrus from California seems like a marketing gimmick,...
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