by Rich Cook | Feb 27, 2023 | Rye, Uncategorized, Whiskey
I’ll confess – I much prefer Rye when it comes to American Whiskey. There’s a clean character that stays bright and fresh if Whiskey can carry such descriptors. This flamethrower shows real purity on the nose, with lively rooty spice and just a hint of the... 
by Rich Cook | Nov 14, 2022 | Other, Uncategorized
Soju is typically made from rice, wheat, barley or other grains, and if you don’t care for the – well, let’s call it rustic – edge and finish of traditional Soju (the world’s biggest selling beverage) then this refined expression might be for you. It’s... 
by Michael Cervin | Oct 24, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
Blanton’s has become something of a cult bourbon. Whereas Col. Blanton was indeed a real person, he didn’t create this specific whiskey, though it is now his legacy. He and his family made bourbon in the early 20thcentury, however what we know as Blanton’s today was... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 15, 2022 | Mezcal, Uncategorized
Out of Oaxaca comes what is known as an ensemble mezcal, meaning mezcals are pulled from two different sources, then distilled together, in essence, creating a blend. Fruit is then added for a third distillation. The nose offers herbal and light smoky notes, and... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2022 | Cognac, Uncategorized
So much pleasure is derived by the aromatics in fine Cognac that sipping it can seem almost anti-climactic. This bottle, the fourth from this producer to grace our pages, delivers the goods on the nose before even raising it close. Orange peel, nut,... 
by Rich Cook | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Whichever Vodka camp you fall into, be it the “Vodka is supposed to be odorless, colorless and flavorless” camp or the “Let’s see what Vodka can be” camp, you’ll find it hard to resist this delicious iteration, funky packaging aside. Distilled from English...
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