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…
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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…
On The Rocks Spiced Pear Whiskey Sour
As the weather warms, I tend to reach for whiskey cocktails over drinking it neat. Recently, I’ve been enjoying the On The Rocks ready-to-drink lineup, and I picked up their Spiced Pear Whiskey Sour, so let’s dive in and see how it holds up. The 375 mL bottle (40% ABV) retails for $12.99 and yields…
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….
The Whistler Beekeepers Select Irish Honey Whiskey Liqueur and Cocktail Recipe
Today is World Bee Day! By now we all know the important role bees and other pollinators play for people, plants and the planet. To celebrate, The Whistler sent me The Whistler’s “Bee Mine” cocktail kit to raise a glass to these small mighty creatures. I’ve written about Whistler before, and as a big fan…
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…
Tree House Distillery Kola Coffee Liqueur: Banane, Cacao, Coconut
Not too long ago, I shared my thoughts on the Tree House Distillery Kola Coffee Liqueur, which I genuinely consider exceptional. So, when I spotted three additional flavors available in miniature bottles, there was really no question, I had to try them. I picked up the Liqueur Trio Gift Set, which includes three 200 mL…
Sazerac Rye Straight Rye Whiskey
Those who know me know that rye whiskeys tend to be either a complete win or a clear miss, there’s rarely an in-between. Today, though, I want to highlight a rye that firmly lands in the win column: New Orleans’ own Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey. It’s a bottle we’ve owned, finished (as you can see…
On The Rocks: Whiskey Sour
When the weather heats up, drinking whiskey on its own can feel a bit heavy. In cocktail form, however, it makes a lot more sense—particularly when convenience is part of the equation. On The Rocks partnered with Jim Beam to bottle a ready-to-drink Whiskey Sour designed to be poured straight over ice. The question remains:…
Keeper’s Heart Old Fashioned
Keeper’s Heart Whiskey is a brand that boasts impressive Irish credentials: its distiller is the renowned Irish Master Distiller Brian Nation, formerly of Jameson, Midleton Very Rare, the Spot lineup, and Powers. As a longtime fan of this brand, the moment I discovered they’d launched a ready‑to‑serve Old Fashioned, I didn’t hesitate—I had to try…
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