by Rich Cook | Apr 17, 2026 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
I previously reviewed Barrel #1of this high proof Bourbon, and my notes from that barrel work here as well despite the small ABV bump. There are more and more wheated whiskeys on the market, and this bottle will make you understand why so many distillers are choosing... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 14, 2026 | Uncategorized, Whiskey
Here’s a straightforward American whiskey that is like pulling on a warm blanket. Aromas of nut and toasted marshmallow entice, and the palate delivers the promised flavors with brightness and lightness. There’s no lingering viscosity to interfere with the flavors –... 
by Rich Cook | Aug 19, 2025 | Uncategorized, Vodka
– A trip to Kansas City with some time to kill means finding something new in the land of spirits. In this case that meant a visit to J. Rieger Distillery near an old General Mills production facility. A pre-prohibition brand just recently revived,... 
by Rich Cook | Aug 4, 2025 | Scotch, Uncategorized
The widespread fame and renown, not to mention personal fandom, of Lagavulin 16 year led me to picking up this bottle recently. While not the sensory, seductive campfire bath that the 16 provides, this carries plenty of Islay’s signature smoky character, making it... 
by Rich Cook | Aug 4, 2025 | Tequila, Uncategorized
In the world of tequila there’s an awful lot to wade through these days, and it’s tricky to determine who is legit on the purity front even though steps have been taken toward truth in advertising. So, it’s worth celebrating a tequila that shows real purity, like this... 
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...
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