So, did I really need to buy Shanky’s Whip Golden Ostrich Liqueur? Probably not. But here we are. The fun twist? It’s the same delicious Irish Whiskey Liqueur you know—just in a bold, golden ostrich bottle. I’ve reviewed this liqueur before (check it here and on my blog—link in bio), but here’s the truth: even…
Category: Liqueur
On the Rocks – Yuzu Matcha Martini and Japanese Boulevardier
Absolutely—I picked this up specifically because of the collaboration between On the Rocks, The House of Suntory, and Hidetsugu Ueno, the legendary Japanese bartender behind Tokyo’s iconic Bar High Five. This limited-edition release includes two 375ml bottles: the Yuzu Matcha Martini and the Japanese Boulevardier, priced at $41.99. Let’s dive in! The Yuzu Matcha Martini…
Shanky’s Whip Irish Whiskey (Black Liqueur and Whiskey Blend)
When I first laid eyes on this bottle, my immediate reaction was: what in the world is this? Is it a liqueur? A whiskey? Somehow both? Honestly, I’m still not entirely sure—but I can tell you this: the taste was nothing like I expected. Shanky’s Whip is an Irish brand crafted in Cavan, Ireland. It…
Update: Jameson Orange
After enjoying this bottle for over 2 years, we finally finished it last month. The question now, would we repurchase it? And the answer is a resounding yes. Now let’s dive in. Nose: oranges, sweetness and zest Palate: oranges, sweet, light vanilla Finish: citrus and oranges Cost: $30 (what we paid) ABV: 30% Personally, I…
Buchanan’s Pineapple
Now this is a brand I walked by a million times and never even thought to even try. It wasn’t until recently that we got a chance to sample and well, I have thoughts. Buchanan’s is a blended Scotch that was launched in 1884 by James Buchanan. The idea was to create a smooth blend…
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream
OK, so I didn’t know Buffalo Trace made Bourbon Cream until my husband mentioned it. It seems he had been seeking a bottle and we finally found it. So, let’s dig into this offering. This is a small batch product using their Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, cream and according to the bottle, a hint…
Swear Jar Maple Donut Canadian Whisky
Let me start by saying that I’m a sucker for packaging. Yes, I purchased this whisky mainly because of the jar so, I’m hoping it’s good but if not, we have a swear jar. Nose: sweet, maple and cinnamonPalate: maple syrup, cinnamon and spicesFinish: sweet with a light burnABV: 35%Cost: $25 OK, so a word…
Tullamore D.E.W Honey
Less than one week till St. Patrick’s Day so let’s continue featuring Irish brands. Today, Tullamore D.E.W. a brand I love! Recently, they released Tullamore D.E.W Honey. Let’s see if it’s any good. The bottle is listed as a liqueur. To make it they blend their Single Malt, Single Pot still and Single Grain whiskies…
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