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…

Crown Royal Whisky Lemonade

Crown Royal has been in the ready-to-drink cocktail game for a while, but I recently discovered their Whisky Lemonade—and naturally, I had to give it a try to see if it could be my go-to refreshment on those hot summer days. The pack I picked up included four flavors: Peach, Lemon, Mango, and Blackberry. It…

Traveller Whiskey Blend No. 40

Traveller Whiskey is a blended expression from Buffalo Trace, born from a collaboration between Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley and Grammy-winning artist Chris Stapleton. I’d had my eye on this bottle for a while, but only recently decided to give it a try when I spotted a 50ml mini available. I’ve said it before, and I’ll…

Vermont Ice Maple Bourbon

My husband and I went to college in Vermont, so when I spotted this adorable 50ml bottle of Vermont Ice Maple Bourbon, it was an instant ‘add to cart’ moment. Let’s dive in! Crafted by Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits in Cambridge, Vt. This expression features their four-generation, 100% pure wood-fired Vermont maple syrup. Aged…

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin: California Orange Citrus and Sardinian Citrus

I first discovered this brand when they launched their original Blue Bottle Gunpowder Tea Gin. They’ve since expanded their lineup, and instead of committing to two full-sized bottles, I picked up this mini trio sample set for just $9.99. It includes 50ml bottles of three gins, including the original. Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin is crafted…