by Rich Cook | Feb 12, 2025 | Tequila
There aren’t too many high proof designated tequilas out there, and while this example doesn’t reach what the Gin world calls “Navy Strength” levels, it certainly packs more punch than the average blanco. That said, it’s beautifully balanced on the nose, with pure... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 12, 2025 | Vodka
If you’re a Vodka drinker that prizes the inherently Swiss concept of neutrality in your spirit of choice, then this is definitely a great choice for you. Distilled from French winter wheat five times and filtered seven times, this is about as neutral as they come.... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 5, 2025 | Other, Uncategorized
Baijiu is the world’s best-selling spirit, but you likely have little to no experience with it if you live outside of China. Typically distilled from sorghum, it can be quite nondescript in character, but this particular offering kicks things up several notches.... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 5, 2025 | Cocktail RTD, Uncategorized
Wow – this is as solid an RTD cocktail as I’ve had to date. It completely avoids the two main problems in the category – being too sweet and/or not having the right ABV balance to make the drink a proper cocktail. This carries clear agave and citrus notes, and pouring... 
by Rich Cook | Jan 14, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
Young & Yonder is under new ownership since my last visit, and the new team has a serious eye on quality and experimentation. This California Straight Bourbon (yes, actually made in California, not just elaborated) is finished in port wine casks from Sonoma Port...
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