Herradura Añejo Tequila 100% De Agave 80 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: Casa Herradura Background I have reviewed two other tequilas on this blog – Don Julio Añejo and Milagro Reposado. I’m starting to enjoy tequila as a regular in my rotation, and am finding myself wanting to try what’s out …
Category: Other Spirits
Mar 20
Milagro Tequila Reposado – Review
Leyenda del Milagro Tequila Reposado 80 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 750 ML Distiller: Tequilera Milagro Background Last month, I reviewed Don Julio Añejo, one of my “go-to” spirits when I’m not in the mood for a dram of whiskey. While it is indeed a fine tequila, I noted that it just doesn’t seem …
Feb 06
Don Julio Tequila Añejo – Review
Tequila Reserva de Don Julio Añejo 80 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Tequila Don Julio Background I have reviewed two rums on this blog (Brugal 1888 and Ron Zacapa). As I reviewed these “premium” rums, it sparked an interest in learning about spirits other than whiskey. I’m not particularly interested in …
Oct 03
Ron Zacapa Centenario Rum – Review
Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Solera Gran Reserva Rum 80 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: Rum Creation & Products Inc. Background During the summer, I find myself straying from whiskey (only sometimes) and reaching for a nice glass of rum. The only non-whiskey I have reviewed on this blog is Brugal 1888, …
Aug 23
J. Potts Whiskey – Review
J. Potts Whiskey 94 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: Manatawny Still Works Background A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of touring Manatawny Still Works in Pottstown, Pennsylvania (you can read about it here). As stated in my write-up, I bought a bottle of their J. Potts Whiskey, a …
Mar 08
Corsair Wry Moon Unaged Whiskey – Review
Corsair Wry Moon Unaged Kentucky Whiskey 92 Proof Price Point: $30 – $40 for 750 ML Distiller: Corsair Artisan LLC Background If you caught my post last Saturday, you would know that I recently embarked on a new “experiment” – one in which I am taking new spirit and aging it in a one …
Sep 07
Buffalo Trace White Dog Mash #1 – Review
Buffalo Trace White Dog Mash #1 125 Proof Price Point: $10 – $20 for 375 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background Oh, how I loathe white dog (unaged) whiskeys. Typically, I embrace different ways of experimenting with whiskey, but I simply do not understand the fascination with consuming new make spirit. Buffalo Trace White …
Jun 09
Brugal 1888 Rum – Review
Brugal 1888 Ron Gran Reserva Familiar (Rum) 76 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML (700 ML pictured) Distiller: Brugal & Co. Background We can’t drink whiskey all the time, right? That’s why rum exists! Although whiskey is, and more than likely always will be, my go-to drink, I do enjoy mixing …