Bottle Breakdown
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Rum is in the midst of a renaissance. Once the overly sweet and fiery addition to grog and other tiki cocktails, the spirit has blossomed into one of the most refined on the planet with…
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In less than a year, Siponey has gone from its first run to one of the most talked about canned cocktails in the United States. The New York-based brand separates itself with its choice of…
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Eric Bachli recently took over the reigns as Master Distiller at The Vale Fox Distillery. The Poughkeepsie, New York-located brand is currently in the process of aging its first Whiskey (just over 660 days to…
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Maestro Tequilero José Valdez has spent his life learning about and appreciating Tequila. His first memory of the agave spirit is of his father sipping it on Sundays ahead of the weekly barbecue. On Saturdays,…
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Patrice Piveteau has devoted his life to Cognac and the past 29 years to Frapin. It has taken that long to learn the fields, the grapes, the terroir, and the tradition of one of Cognac’s…
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Espadin is the most readily available agave variety and a common entry point into the diverse and complex world of Mezcal. Fresh and smoky with bright agave notes, Montelobos Espadin offers an excellent example of…
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Whiskies finished in Sherry casks are common throughout Scotland these days, but you don’t run into Rum cask finished offerings anywhere near as much, especially when it comes to products that are part of major…
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It has been over a decade since David Vitale founded Starward Whisky, and nine years since its first offering, Solera, hit the market. The distinctly Australian Whisky hails from Melbourne and has its roots in…
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Glenfiddich 12 Year Old essentially defined the Single Malt Whisky category and its signature style remains the basis point from which all other Whiskies are judged. Back in 1963, the iconic Speyside distillery launched the…
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For over six years, Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris has pushed the boundaries of Whiskey creation with his Distillery Series. To celebrate 2020’s Bourbon History Month, he unveiled the latest addition to the iconic…