by Rich Cook | May 3, 2024 | Liqueur
So full disclosure here – as a home coffee roaster of ranch specific single origin beans, you might say I’m a bit particular about my coffee – some would say precious, or even pretentious – and I also cold brew at home. This is to let you know that you’re on... 
by Michael Cervin | Apr 17, 2024 | Liqueur
Richer and less sweet than most coffee liqueurs on the market, the cold brewing of the coffee is really the success to this liqueur. Of course there are definite coffee/espresso notes with light caramel, dusty cocoa powder and just a hint of butterscotch, and it’s... 
by Michael Cervin | Mar 29, 2024 | Liqueur
Select, which was started in 1920, was designed as an aperitif, using 30 different botanicals to craft its unique taste. Obviously, it’s meant to be used as an aperitif or for making an amaro spritz, but one purpose of my reviews is always to gauge how a beverage... 
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 | Nov 29, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey, Liqueur
Liqueur is an interesting category – in some ways, it’s a catch-all space for fortified beverages of just about any type, at proof levels that can vary from fifteen to over forty percent alcohol. I’ve done some limoncello making at home, and it’s great fun to play... 
by Rich Cook | Oct 11, 2023 | Liqueur
I’ll be the first to admit that the cream category is one that I typically avoid. It’s got to be a trick to find the balance point between the spirit, the cream and the flavors that you want to express, particularly when it’s more than one flavor. This product nails...
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