Whiskies like George T. Stagg restore one's faith in the romantic allure of the whiskey hobby. We've all been there, especially in the beginning. Back then, everything about the whiskey world was cool, our palates primed for trying new things, we soaked in information and mash bill details like sponges, and we even believed most... Continue Reading →
Michter’s US*1 Small Batch Bourbon Review
After years of never letting bourbon from a bottle of Michter’s touch my silken lips, and I have my reasons, the club finally got around to sampling their flagship US*1 Small Batch Bourbon. And after all these years, we spent the majority of the time during our tasting trying to figure out how to pronounce... Continue Reading →
Glenfiddich 14 Yr Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve Review
You know what I like? Cocktails. And just between you and me, I sometimes enjoy a Vodka Cranberry. Yeah, you heard me right. But do you know what I don't like? Alchoholic Syncretism. If we are not talking about cocktails, generally speaking, this is expressed when you merge two standalone styles into a new creation.... Continue Reading →
Bourbon, Straight – By Chuck Cowdery, A Review
So, the Scots and Irish of the whisky world have their prestige and elegance, dominating the industry not just in sales but also with their provenance. Bourbon, some say, could be classified as “not quite there, but maybe someday.” The goal of Chuck Cowdery, the book’s author, is to present Bourbon as dang near superior... Continue Reading →