by Rich Cook | Feb 1, 2024 | Gin
This product keeps hauling in the accolades, and for good reason. A classically styled London Dry, with bold aromatic juniper character tempered by citrus and soft floral notes. The palate delivers the goods, with pleasant bittering notes coming forward in the long... 
by Rich Cook | Jan 10, 2024 | Liqueur
Here’s an annual treat from the folks at Hinterhaus – one that stands ready to warm you wherever your hut may be this winter. It begins with bourbon and is enhanced by careful blending of port wine and honey (both locally produced) into the mix. The resulting tipple... 
by Rich Cook | Jan 10, 2024 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
Hinterhaus Calaveras Cask Finished Bourbon Batch #17 ($49) Review – When it comes to bourbon, most of the artistry comes after the distilling is done. Here, distiller Nate Randall selected different lots of bourbon with different mash bills, blended... 
by Rich Cook | Jan 3, 2024 | Vodka
A little holiday trip to the Sierra Foothills led me to a surprise find – Hinterhaus Distillery in tiny Arnold, California. My crew and I stopped in for a tasting after a little hike at nearby Calaveras Big Trees State Park (worth a trip to the region all on its own)... 
by Rich Cook | Jan 3, 2024 | Gin
Named for a grove at Calaveras Big Trees State Park in the Sierra foothills, this tasty gin delivers the fresh conifer character that we all expect from a gin, but it does far more than that. What stands out here is the balance between the juniper and the other...
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