by Rich Cook | Feb 28, 2024 | Rye, Whiskey
Rye doesn’t get prettier than this! Many Rye whiskies rely totally on spice tones to get their point across. It’s a horse of a different color here, with notes of clover and honey starting things off and moving gently toward more spice throughout the proceedings.... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 28, 2024 | Cognac
You don’t have to be a ladies’ man to enjoy this fine cognac, but you’ll see why Tim Meadow’s famed SNL character was a big fan from the first nosing. The aromatic profile leans more toasty than sweet, as it should at this grade, with notes of apple and... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 22, 2024 | Gin
“Navy Strength” is often used as a descriptor for Gin that goes directly from still to bottle, meaning it’s landing in the 55-60% ABV range. This one hits dead center, and it’s a sneaky little sailor. There’s no overt heat on the nose, just charming citrus and floral... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 22, 2024 | Other
As tequila and mezcal become increasingly popular, there is huge pressure on the agricultural aspect of growing agave to maturity – in other words, they can’t plant the stuff fast enough to meet demand. This makes room for some of the other distillates from different... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 15, 2024 | Other, Uncategorized
Raicilla is new to me, and it’s something worth your effort to seek out if you’re a fan of other agave-based spirits. Known as Mexico’s original “Moonshine,” it’s typically a blend of wild agaves, that come from either the mountains or the coastal area of Jalisco....
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