Keeping today’s post short and (not too) sweet—because we’re talking about this Mission cocktail. Whenever I spot a pre-made Old Fashioned, I’m all in. It’s one of my favorites, and if it’s ready to pour, count me in. I recently tried the Old Fashioned from Mission Craft Cocktails, and I’ve got thoughts. Curious? Keep reading….
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Lonehand Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey
Lonehand Whiskey is a brand owned by Dynasty Spirits, though I couldn’t find much information about the company. If you happen to know more, feel free to share in the comments! This whiskey is crafted using the Lincoln County Process, a traditional charcoal filtering method. When I spotted a 50ml mini bottle, I figured—why not…
Bulleit Whiskey Sour Cocktail
Just like that, September is here. To celebrate the long weekend, I treated myself to a few cocktails—one of them being the Bulleit Whiskey Sour. I think it’s one of their newer releases, but feel free to correct me if I’m wrong. Fun fact: whiskey sours were the first whiskey-based cocktail I ever tried and…
Willett Pot Still Reserve
Isn’t this miniature bottle just the cutest? It’s a scaled-down replica of their patented Willett pot still, expertly crafted by Vendome Copper and Brass. I went with the 50ml version — a perfect intro size since I hadn’t tried it before. Let’s dive in! Nose: oak and vanilla Palate: creamy, woody, and vanilla Finish: smooth…
Early Times Kentucky Whisky
Early Times is a whiskey under the Sazerac portfolio, originally crafted in 1860 by John Henry “Jack” Beam. Its name is a tribute to the traditional, old-fashioned methods of whiskey-making. For decades, Early Times held a place of honor as the bourbon used in Mint Juleps at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby—until a change…
Benchmark Bourbon Old No. 8 Brand
At a very reasonable price, I picked up a 100ml bottle of Benchmark Bourbon Old No. 8 Brand—a label proudly produced by the renowned Buffalo Trace Distillery. This bourbon pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of the McAfee brothers—James, George, and Robert—who ventured into what was then uncharted territory, now known as Kentucky. Let’s dive…
Lazy River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I recently had the chance to sample this Lazy River bourbon that’s distilled and aged in Kentucky, then bottled by Frank-Lin Distillers Products in California. Beyond that, details are scarce—I couldn’t find any information on the mash bill or the aging period. If you’ve got any additional info on this bourbon—whether it’s the mash bill,…
Still Austin “The Musician” Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Musician was my introduction to the Still Austin brand—a craft distillery based in Austin, Texas, that began distilling in 2017. Founded by father-and-son duo Cleveland and Chris Seals, Still Austin is a grain-to-glass operation: they mill, mash, distill, barrel, and age everything on-site at their distillery. Their grains are thoughtfully sourced from farms across…
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…
Father’s Day 2025 Whiskey Gift Guide
Father’s Day is just around the corner – less than two weeks away! If your dad enjoys a glass of whiskey, I’ve got you covered. Below is a curated list of whiskies I’ve personally tried and loved over the past year – prefer picks to make his day extra special. Reviews of these are either…
Craftmix Black Cherry Old Fashioned
I’ll admit it – Instagram ads got me. I ended up buying the Craftmix Black Cherry Old Fashioned cocktail packets. We spent $14.99 for a packet of 12, which breaks down to about $1.25 (alcohol not included). If you are not familiar, these are cocktail or mocktail packets that you can mix with either alcohol…
Hirsch The Horizon and The Bivouac
The first Hirsch expression I tasted was their Single Barrel Double Oak – an exceptional pour that did leave an impression. Since then, I’ve sampled The Horizon and The Bivouac. Let’s dive in and see how these two compare. The Horizon Nose: Vanilla and oak Palate: spices, cinnamon, pepper and oak Finish: oaky and peppery…
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