by Rich Cook | May 25, 2022 | Rye, Whiskey
The trick at cask strength – especially at a number like this one carries – is to find the balance point between the spirit’s inherent heat and the barrel selection. Mission accomplished in a big, bold way here, with aromas and flavors of caramel, vanilla... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2022 | Cognac, Uncategorized
So much pleasure is derived by the aromatics in fine Cognac that sipping it can seem almost anti-climactic. This bottle, the fourth from this producer to grace our pages, delivers the goods on the nose before even raising it close. Orange peel, nut,... 
by Rich Cook | Mar 30, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
The mash bill here includes corn, wheat and barley, aged for a minimum of seven months and carefully blended at high proof. It’s a beautifully balanced example in its category, with a creamy entry quickly cleansed by the spirit. Aromatics and flavors of... 
by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2022 | Tequila
A very interesting Añejo – one that starts with tropical aromas of coconut and ripe pineapple when the bottle is popped open. Upon pouring, those aromas mix with more typical agave and citrus notes. The palate emphasizes the wood tones as you... 
by Rich Cook | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Whichever Vodka camp you fall into, be it the “Vodka is supposed to be odorless, colorless and flavorless” camp or the “Let’s see what Vodka can be” camp, you’ll find it hard to resist this delicious iteration, funky packaging aside. Distilled from English...
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