by Michael Cervin | Jun 10, 2025 | Tequila, Uncategorized
One of the most iconic tequilas on the market with its tapered bottle is the Don Julio 1942 Añejo. It has been considered a luxury tequila since it was first produced in 2002, to honor Don Julio Gonzalez who began distilling tequila in 1942. There are noticeable... 
by Michael Cervin | Feb 21, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
What sets this apart is the unusual harmonious balance between sweet and depth. Even the color, a darker than usual golden brown, is more like very old Cognac. From the outset the sweet is evident, though not potent, and it is immediately followed by deep, rich notes... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 5, 2025 | Other, Uncategorized
Baijiu is the world’s best-selling spirit, but you likely have little to no experience with it if you live outside of China. Typically distilled from sorghum, it can be quite nondescript in character, but this particular offering kicks things up several notches.... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 5, 2025 | Cocktail RTD, Uncategorized
Wow – this is as solid an RTD cocktail as I’ve had to date. It completely avoids the two main problems in the category – being too sweet and/or not having the right ABV balance to make the drink a proper cocktail. This carries clear agave and citrus notes, and pouring... 
by Michael Cervin | Feb 4, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
This bourbon begins its journey, not as an aggressive no-holds-barred bourbon, but on the softer, quieter side. With a mash bill of 70% corn, 15% barley, and 13% rye, you might expect to find a potent level of sweetness, but It’s actually rather muted. There are... 
by Michael Cervin | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Typically rye whiskey is either a potent pedal to the metal spicy rye, or a calm and tranquil version. You don’t get much in between. The point of the rye as a base is obviously the spicy notes it brings. There is a very nice viscosity to this, but it’s a little...
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