by Rich Cook | Oct 24, 2022 | Tequila
Old School rap master Earl Stevens (aka E-40) takes on another moniker with his line of fine tequilas. The reposado is a blend of highland and lowland blue agave, and it succeeds with pure aromas of citrus, grass, salinity and mild vanilla that translate... 
by Rich Cook | Oct 10, 2022 | Cognac
VSOP Cognac must be aged at least four years in French oak prior to release, which seems to be a sweet spot for me – it’s a fine balance spirit that gets has elements of both VS (brightness) and XO (richness). The Tycoon touts luxury on the bottle and... 
by Rich Cook | Sep 13, 2022 | Vodka
This new brand advertises itself as “Vodka for the Athlete” and I’ll go ahead and assume that it’s meant for post workout festivities. All kidding aside, the intent here is purity, and it hits the mark with clarity of aroma and flavor, making it a pleasant... 
by Rich Cook | Sep 13, 2022 | Liqueur
Amaro can be a bit of an acquired taste, particularly in the domestic marketplace. Italian examples can tend toward the medicinal side of the flavor spectrum, raising childhood memories of cough syrup to the uninitiated. Pendray’s uses blood orange as the... 
by Rich Cook | Sep 6, 2022 | Gin
When you walk down the gin aisle of your favorite spirits purveyor, a few bottles stand out as unique – Bombay Sapphire’s iconic blue bottle, The Botanist’s clear bottle with all 22 botanicals appearing in embossed glass to name a couple – but perhaps no Gin sets...
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