by Rich Cook | Mar 3, 2022 | Tequila
Imagine a Blanco that is long on pure aroma and roasty flavor, one with depth and finish characteristics that keep you sipping along. Then imagine adding just a touch of vanilla – and you’ll have a pretty good idea what’s going on in this delightful Reposado. On the... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 17, 2022 | Tequila
When distiller Yuseff Cherney decided to add Tequila to the Cutwater roster, he didn’t just go looking for shiners to slap a label onto – he went “whole piña” and got serious about authenticity and purity of product. That attention is brought to life in... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 9, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
The Spirit of the Year at the 2022 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge kicks off our coverage of the top award winners from this prestigious event. Labeled Batch No. 27, it shows great purity and balance on the nose, with notes of vanilla, toffee... 
by Rich Cook | Dec 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
As of this writing (who knows what future regulations might bring) “London Dry” is a style of Gin that has a few requirements – 96% ABV agriculturally derived base spirit, all natural ingredients, 37.5% ABV minimum, .01 g/l of sugar maximum, and juniper... 
by Rich Cook | Nov 10, 2021 | Whiskey
Irish Whiskey is often referred to as the lighter side of whiskey, which is a somewhat unfair way of looking at things. I prefer, in general terms, to think of it as the refined side of whiskey, which, in fact, it is, thanks to three times through the still, which...
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