by Michael Cervin | Nov 7, 2022 | Whiskey
Egan’s formed their distillery in 1852, and still produces a line of whiskies made by the fifth generation of the Egan family. Light in color, this tells you this is not going to be a deep resonant whiskey. What it is, however, is a delightful moderate whiskey that is... 
by Michael Cervin | Oct 31, 2022 | Rye, Whiskey
Redemption offers a “cask series” of whiskies, each one finished in a different used barrel. For their rye, they chose to use old rum barrels, and yes, older barrels do impart flavor. Gimmicky or not, cask finished whiskies are popular, if not curious because they are... 
by Michael Cervin | Oct 31, 2022 | Tequila
As Reposados go, this is one of the lightest in color. As any good Reposado should, it allows for the agave to shine through, with just minimal barrel influence. The agave was stone crushed before fermentation, and was then aged in American oak barrels. The earthy,... 
by Michael Cervin | Oct 24, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
Blanton’s has become something of a cult bourbon. Whereas Col. Blanton was indeed a real person, he didn’t create this specific whiskey, though it is now his legacy. He and his family made bourbon in the early 20thcentury, however what we know as Blanton’s today was... 
by Michael Cervin | Oct 3, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
A mid-level whiskey bourbon that over delivers based on its price, there are plenty of rich notes of crème brûlée, cinnamon, butterscotch, browned butter, resin, charred wood, light lemon zest, and sugared almonds. There is ultimately a terrific balance of wood, spice...
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