by Michael Cervin | May 23, 2024 | Whiskey
Proper No. Twelve, a reference to the founder’s hometown in Dublin, is a solid entry level Irish whiskey, one that doesn’t impress, but one that doesn’t fail too badly either. If that doesn’t sound like a ringing endorsement, it’s not. While some find it to be... 
by Michael Cervin | May 23, 2024 | Liqueur
As a staple in most any bar or home bar, Crème de Menthe is most well known for the Grasshopper cocktail, although as kids my mother used to pour a little over vanilla ice cream (my siblings and I felt quite sophisticated!) We didn’t know it contained alcohol; just... 
by Michael Cervin | May 15, 2024 | Bourbon Whiskey
As moonshiners go, Popcorn Sutton fit the stereotype in every way. After his death and wife partnered with Ole Smoky Moonshine to recreate his recipes, and once unavailable moonshine, is now widely available. There’s an engaging, rustic, un-finished-ness to this, and... 
by Michael Cervin | May 9, 2024 | Brandy
Stone Castle is a winery located in the Republic of Kosovo which started in 1953, and in addition to producing some very good wines, they also have a few spirits, all of which are sourced from the grapes on their property. Grape spirits with natural flavors on the... 
by Michael Cervin | May 9, 2024 | Cognac
As an entry-level Cognac, Maison Park does a very good job. This is a young Cognac, not an ultra aged iteration. Lots of resin dominates this with additional light floral tones and a touch of pepper spice. There are also soft notes of apricot, sugared almond, muted...
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