by Michael Cervin | Jul 18, 2024 | Cognac
Proper Cognac is a sublime blend of four components: wood, spice, floral, and fruit. What sets exceptional Cognac like this XO apart is the seamless melding of each of the four components without making any one of them the star player. This XO fills all these... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 18, 2024 | Tequila
Given the price point of this blanco (and their Reposado for that matter) Camarena provides exceptional quality. This offers immediate agave notes, both earthy and peppery, with a light oily texture and a strong finish. There’s also a light resin note, fresh herbs,... 
by Michael Cervin | Jun 21, 2024 | Bourbon Whiskey
This bourbon has a wonderful spicy note to it from its hefty dose of rye. Though they do not disclose their mash bill, it’s safe to assume the mash bill is somewhere around 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted grain, and is aged for a minimum of five years. To be sure,... 
by Michael Cervin | Jun 21, 2024 | Cocktail RTD
For those who may recall, the Arnold Palmer was a non-alcoholic drink that made a splash in the late 1960’s and 1970s. Half tea, half lemonade, it was simple but refreshing. 10 Barrel Brewing out of Oregon offers a line of ready-to-drink canned cocktails that pretty... 
by Michael Cervin | Jun 5, 2024 | Gin
Hendricks launched in 1999 and if you know the brand, they now offer four iterations based on their original. The nose certainly has juniper, but there is also candied orange, lime zest, signature cucumber and a hint of black peppercorn. The base spirit is made from a...
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