Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson B Bourbon Review
There is zero, zip, nada to dislike about this whiskey except for the egregious price. If you’ve got the money to get it, get it. You’ll thank me for it.
Alto Canto Blanco, Reposado and Still Strength Tequila Review
When I first tasted all three, I thought they were “tight,” i.e. needing some head space in the bottle and time to loosen up a bit. After many weeks and revisits, they did round off nicely, so I set out to review all three.
Good Trouble Bourbon Review
The whiskey is light on the nose and not overly complex, which belies its high rye content. Still, there are pleasant aromas to savor. Honey, cherry blossom, maple syrup and toasted oak lead the way with some pleasant powdered donut notes bringing up the rear.
MGP to slow whiskey production; potential Trump tariffs; what’s their impact on U.S. drinkers?
If the biggest, best-connected bulk supplier in the market is turning away from that portion of its business, does that open the door for other contract suppliers? Or are they also facing excess inventories that will force them to slow down?
Tequila takedowns, cask finishes, and BTAC pricing…oh my!
This week, Buffalo Trace announced the release of its Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Of the five bottles in the group, none exceed $149.99. You read that right. MSRP is $149.99.
2024 King of Kentucky Bourbon Review
Where long-aged Scotches deliver abundant delicate fruit and flowers, this intense KoK is like breathing in the aromas of a fresh box of Russell Stover candy while walking through a cigar shop downwind from a BBQ joint.
Uncle Nearest 777 Anniversary Blend Barrel Strength Whiskey Review
On the palate, it’s straight-up whiskey goodness: toasted oak, rich butterscotch, graham cracker, citrus and roasted grain. Tropical fruits and Demerara syrup make the already glossy mouthfeel even richer.
Will the whiskey slump end soon? Depends on who you ask.
Smaller producers, NDPs especially, are more concerned. Whiskey shelves at liquor stores are crowded, and getting attention for their brands is more difficult than ever, especially when powerhouse producers can reduce prices to keep sales moving.
J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Double Staved Classic Bourbon Review
On the nose comes ripe apple, fresh raspberries, cooked cherries, pipe tobacco, dried roses and charred oak. Cinnamon stick, clove and espresso join forces to deliver complexity. Collectively, the aroma is that of a cool, and humid rickhouse; heavenly.
What is moderate drinking?
Back to the evolving data on what defines moderate drinking. It seems researchers are wisely reconsidering the long-held rule of two for guys and one for gals each day. Viewed through a new lens, it appears some of past researchers’ methods look a bit unreliable…