by Rich Cook | Dec 29, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
McKenzie Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($42) This distillery makes all of its whiskeys products from ground to glass, contracting with local farmers for corn and grain, which leads to more control over things like spice level. That idea proves itself out in... 
by Rich Cook | Dec 29, 2022 | Whiskey
Distiller Brian McKenzie’s grandfather grew up near Sterling, Scotland, and his Finger Lakes Distilling is modeled after a Scotch distillery in style and methodology. That said, this Pot Still Whiskey is decidedly Irish in style, with a mash bill of 80% unmalted... 
by Rich Cook | Dec 20, 2022 | Whiskey
Finger Lakes Distilling “Glen Thunder” Corn Whiskey ($35) Yee Haw! This is a clear and correct moonshine for fans of the rasp that comes with whiskey that doesn’t see any barrel time. It’s all sweet corn up front, and the small proportion of rye and... 
by Rich Cook | Nov 22, 2022 | Gin
This is built for fans of the full throttle London Dry style, with forward juniper and spice tones that’ll have you wondering whether it’ll be a martini or a G&T for the evening tipple – and then, of course, there’s the mixing conundrum… which vermouth, or... 
by Rich Cook | Nov 22, 2022 | Grappa
This Grappa is 100% Riesling, pressed at the distillery. The whole grape is used, not just the pomace as is most common. This technique adds a softness to the traditional profile, rounding off the edgy character usually associated with the beverage. It’s an...
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