by Rich Cook | Oct 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Earl Stevens (aka old school rapper E40) Selections brings us this eight botanical dry gin that’s suitable for cocktailing or for solo sipping. I’d lean toward the latter here, as the complexity is something you’ll want to get all the way into.... 
by Rich Cook | Aug 2, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
Here’s something unique in Bourbon world. The distiller took some used bourbon barrels and cut them into cubes that were then soaked in Burleson’s Texas Wildflower Honey. Those cubes were then put into a stainless steel tank to infuse into the Bourbon. The result is... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 7, 2023 | Tequila, Uncategorized
I’m always impressed when I taste this Reposado, and I’m even more impressed when it rises to the top in a blind tasting against much more expensive competition. This is what Reposado should be – pure tequila aromas and flavors that get a boost from just a hint of... 
by Michael Cervin | Jun 15, 2023 | Scotch, Uncategorized
Lighter in style, this Scotch offers fresh citrus, stone fruit and resin, and the finish adds a bit of honey and plum. There’s a subtle elegance to this, making it the kind of Scotch newbies could enjoy. There’s solid quality here, and considering the price, this over... 
by Rich Cook | May 4, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
The makers of Blackletter Cabernet Sauvignon bring us this new product, making the link to the wine project by finishing the bourbon with Cabernet barrel staves. This gives a little extra roundness to the mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley,... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 28, 2023 | Tequila, Uncategorized
Here’s a Silver (Blanco) Tequila that shows both polish and rusticity. The rustic character comes from earthy mineral aromas and flavors, with the polish coming from pure agave and a faint touch of citric sweetness that enlivens the earthiness and helps an easy pepper...
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