Back in May, we picked up this bottle of Sazerac Rye 100 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey. This was my first time trying the 50% ABV version, as we had always purchased their original 45% ABV expression. Now that we’ve come to the end of the bottle, I wanted to come back and share our final…
Category: cocktail
Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Whisky
One of the reasons I enjoy Johnnie Walker whiskies is because many of them are affordable and easy to find. To me, whisky doesn’t have to be hard to find or expensive to be good. So, with that said, today let’s talk about Johnnie Walker Red Label, which I found out has some very mixed…
King’s Creek Premium Cocktails King and Lemonade
So, this is my second time trying a King’s Creek cocktail. The first one I tried was their Whiskey Cider, and honestly, I found it a little too sweet for my taste. Because of that, I was hesitant when I saw this one. I was concerned it might have that same overly sweet profile. Still,…
Cherry Bounce by Bully Boy Distillers
It had been a long time since I’d had anything from Bully Boy. That all changed recently when my husband told me they had released a line of canned cocktails. As soon as I heard one of them featured bourbon, I was on a mission to track them down… and thankfully, I found them. For…
Toucan Old Fashioned Cocktail
This brand caught my eye because it’s not your typical ready-to-drink cocktail that you simply pour over ice and serve. With this one, you get to play bartender for a minute, no fancy equipment required. Their whole concept is that cocktails should taste as fresh as the moment they’re made. As for the name Toucan,…
Putnam American Single Malt and Tall Ships Gin
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Boston Harbor Distillery released two limited-edition expressions: an 18-month-aged gin matured in ex-bourbon barrels, which previously held local honey, and a 5+ year American Single Malt aged in new American oak before being finished in rum barrels. While we’re mainly here for the whiskey, you know I’m still going…
Penelope Cocktails: Blackberry Old Fashioned
Penelope has dropped another ready-to-pour cocktail, and with this heat wave, and my ongoing mission to try as many ready-made cocktails as possible, you know I had to give it a shot. Let’s crack it open and see if it’s worth adding to your cart. This Old Fashioned is made with a blend of straight…
Straightaway Oregon Old Fashioned
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…
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…
