by Rich Cook | Jul 19, 2025 | Cognac, Uncategorized
Though you might infer that a bottle of Cognac marked “XXO” might have more wood character than you’d expect in a “regular” XO, you’ll discover something quite the contrary when you pop the cork on this exquisite offering. To be... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 13, 2025 | Whiskey
This “Edition” – Blend No. 032 in the Master Blend line – is more spice focused than previous batches that I’ve tasted. That’s not good, bad or indifferent, it’s just different, and the blender here wisely decided that this had enough unique character to merit its own... 
by Rich Cook | Jun 18, 2025 | Liqueur, Uncategorized
As the temperatures heat up, you might be looking to up your spritzer game, and here’s a product that will allow you to do exactly that, or you can deploy it as a zesty, uncommonly complex aperitif. The nose shows pure yuzu character with just a hint of lavender, and... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2025 | Rye, Whiskey
High wheat rye (here 65% rye and 35% wheat) is a bit of an oddity, but it may not be for much longer after this example finds wider recognition. It’s all about clean, light texture that carries deep flavor. The nose is wildly attractive, with zippy spice and... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
An earlier iteration of this bottling took a Platinum Award at the 2023 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge, and this 2024 release took a step up to become the 2025 event’s Brown Spirit of the Year. It again testifies to the validity of the current...
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