With temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees in Boston today, there’s no escaping the heat. So come along as I review another ready-made Old Fashioned because, when it’s this hot, a cold cocktail sounds just about perfect. Straightaway Cocktails is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in ready-to-drink cocktails. The Old Fashioned I picked up…
Category: American Whiskey
Howler Head Bourbon
I’m a sucker for eye-catching bottles, and the bottle for Howler Head Bourbon is exactly that. Although the 750ml bottle is quite affordable, I was happy to see they had a 50ml available because I wasn’t exactly sure I’d enjoy a banana-flavored bourbon, regardless of the price. This Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is aged in…
Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Rye Old Fashioned
If you’re a whiskey lover like I am, it’s hard to beat a good Old Fashioned, especially when it’s as simple as pouring it over ice. But can a bottled version capture that same experience? Today, we’re taking a look at Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Rye Old Fashioned, a ready-to-pour cocktail from The Cooper Spirits…
Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon Whiskey
I’ve always been a big fan of Wild Turkey Rare Breed. In fact, until this weekend, it was the only Wild Turkey bourbon I’d ever tasted. After finally getting my hands on a mini bottle of Wild Turkey 101, I was eager to see how it stacked up. Here are my thoughts. Nose: vanilla, cinnamon…
Wolcott Ready to Serve Old Fashioned
In case you didn’t know, Wolcott is a private bourbon label made exclusively for retailers like Total Wine, which is where I grabbed this Ready-to-Serve Old Fashioned. It’s getting hot here on the East Coast, meaning cocktail season is officially upon us. So, as an Old Fashioned fan, I had to find out: does this…
Watchpost Whiskey
Yesterday I attended a launch party for Watchpost Whiskey at The Citizen in Boston. As many of you know, Citizen has been one of our go-to spots for trying new whiskey since it opened back in 2010 so, if you’re a whiskey lover in Boston and haven’t been yet, it’s worth a visit. Watchpost is…
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond 7-Years
Old Fitzgerald is a historic brand produced by Heaven Hill Distillery, with roots dating back to 1870. In its early years, it was served exclusively in private clubs, as well as aboard steamships and rail lines. We recently came across their 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond release and picked up a bottle right away. For those unfamiliar, “Bottled-in-Bond”…
UPDATE: Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Five years later, we’ve finally polished off our bottle of Rabbit Hole Boxergrail, the replacement for the one I once accidentally dropped. So, would we buy it again, and do we still feel the same way? Let’s take a look, but first, a quick revisit of our original notes. Nose: spices, vanilla and butterscotch Palate:…
Taconic Bourbon Cream
More whiskey brands are stepping into the Bourbon Cream space, and I’m all for it. The latest one I had the chance to try was Taconic Bourbon Cream. I recently shared my thoughts on their Double Barrel Maple Bourbon, which I really enjoyed, and this bottle proved to be just as impressive. Let’s dive in….
Sazerac Rye 100 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey
About three weeks ago, I posted about polishing off our bottle of Sazerac Rye (you can find that review here on this platform). Naturally, that meant it was time to pick up a replacement. My original plan was to grab the standard bottling, but when I spotted the 100 Proof version, curiosity got the better…
UPDATE: Dark Arts Amburana Oak Stave Finished, Small Batch Rye
After two years on our shelf, we’ve finally finished our bottle of Dark Arts Amburana Oak Stave Finished Small Batch Rye. With the bottle now empty, I wanted to revisit it to see whether I still enjoyed it as much as I once did, and whether it’s something we’d buy again. Let’s dive in, but…
Taconic Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey Barreled with New York Maple Syrup
Not too long ago, I had the chance to sample a lineup from Taconic Distillery, established in 2014 in the Hudson Valley of New York. The tasting included their Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Straight Bourbon Whiskey barreled with New York maple syrup, Straight Rye Whiskey, and one additional expression that I’ll be covering in a separate…
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