by Rich Cook | Jun 29, 2021 | Scotch
Ardbeg opened its doors in 1815 and has long been one of the peatiest, smokiest and complex of the Islay malts. The entry of this Ardbeg An Oa is almost subversive. There is a burst of fruit and sweetness, but then the smoky peat takes over, and the apricot and lemon... 
by Rich Cook | Jun 20, 2021 | Gin
Here’s a gin that can work in a lot of different settings, from a New World style dry Martini to a pair for your favorite tonic and beyond. The nose features bold lemon and lime citrus that is held in tension by notes of juniper and Bergamot. The viscous grain neutral... 
by Rich Cook | May 25, 2021 | Vodka
There’s a ton of flavored Vodka products on the market these days, and the ones that rise to the top of the heap are able to translate the pure aroma and flavor of the advertised flavor. That’s certainly the case here, where the Mandarin Orange rind aromas are... 
by Rich Cook | May 25, 2021 | Whiskey
Garrison Brothers Dan Garrison relies on a sweet mash bill and new American white oak barrels for texture and flavor, and he’s on to something big because of it. This 2020 release comes from 100% food-grade #1 white corn and spent three years in barrel. ...
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