El Negocio Tequila Blanco Review
The nose–like anything from the flawless Cascahuin distillery–El Negocio Blanco brings deep minerality and floral character atop an undercurrent of horno-roasted agave, agua miel and golden raisins.
History, Heat and High-Proof Whiskeys Mark Heaven Hill’s Grain to Glass Launch
“Ten years ago, this was but a figment of our imagination, and our partners helped our imagination become actual whiskey. For somebody like me who’s been in this business for a very long time, this is really exciting.”
Entremanos Tequila Blanco Review
The nose starts a little funky but intriguing, with warmed butter and mozzarella cheese drifting into herbal characters like spearmint and dried sage.
Get to Know: Adam Harris, Green River’s Master Distiller
When Harris came aboard, Green River’s annual output was 90,000 barrels a year. Under his watch, it’s increased by a solid 20 percent. Its outstanding single-barrel program has received rave reviews, and it just launched a new Full-Proof line of its standard bourbon.
Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend Whiskey Review
You’ll find Cigar Cut Island so easy to sip that its 111 proof will have you in its grasp before you know it, so watch your portions!
Alcohol’s Impact Increases With Age, So Drink Wisely, Friends
None of the researchers quoted in the article recommended swearing off alcohol given complications as one ages. One even pointed out that drinking is a social convention, and socializing is a huge part of mental health.
Still Austin Red Corn Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Review
I love the lightly piney note that comes right out of every glass of Still Austin whiskeys. It comforts me knowing something good and unique is coming.
Get to Know: Glencairn’s Martin Duffy
The busiest part of my year begins in February when whiskey events start. … Then things slow down some later in the year, and I work on creating distillery trails for different states. Yes, that’s for Glencairn.
Chicken Cock Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review
At 5 years, it possess aromas and flavors you’d expect from something two to three years older. I like it so much that I looked at my tasting notes from a single barrel pick of 6-year-old Chicken Cock bourbon and found them nicely aligned.
Who Has the Better Palate – Women or Men?
It’s not some battle of the sexes thing for me, it’s just a question: Upon what grounds do you base a claim that women have better palates than men?