Buffalo Trace Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Darrell – February 29, 2020
Eagle Rare is a 10 year stated age which is becoming less common now. I like that they state the age. It is from the...
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Selvarey Cacao Panamanian Rum
Darrell – February 29, 2020
This 70 Proof liquor is 5 year aged. The cocoa flavor is overriding. It is a very rich drink with a syrupy sweetness. Not really...
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Old Fashioned – Five different liquors
Darrell – January 24, 2020
We made 5 different Old Fashions with 5 different liquors. Old Grandad 114: MSRP $21, Maker’s Mark: MSRP $20, Texas Crown: MSRP $23, 1792: MSRP...
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Johnnie Black Triple Cask
Darrell – January 12, 2020
This is limited-edition only available in Dufry stores. This particular bottle was in a duty-free shop. Three cask finishes are used bourbon, refill Scotch, and rum....
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Vanua Fijian Rum
Bahama Bill – January 5, 2020
Sports oak flavors followed by a sweet vanilla touch. Won a Gold Medal in the 2018 San Francisco Competition. MSRP $25. This is not the...
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Lone Elm Vodka – Leaded
Darrell – January 5, 2020
Lone Elm brand from Five Points Distilling. It is a A 100% Wheat vodka. Vanilla and honey notes on the front. Clean, crisp finish on the...
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Kaniche XO Artisanal Rum
Darrell – December 15, 2019
A Maison Ferrand product (in the family of Plantation and Pierre Ferrand Cognac). Barbados Aged Rum is distilled in column and pot stills. Aged rum...
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Grand Old Parr 12 Yr Blended Scotch
Bahama Bill – December 15, 2019
A Diageo product. This is a very old and classic blended whiskey. We wanted to review some of these forgotten whiskys and remind people that...
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Rebel Yell 100
Darrell – December 7, 2019
Heaven Hill product. Mash Bill: 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% barley (no one is sure). Age: 4+ years. This is just a $22 bottle at...
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Acre – Two Minnies Gin
Darrell – December 2, 2019
Acre is a Fort Worth distillery but the botanicals sourced from around the globe, including Italian juniper berries, French lavender, Jamaican allspice, Guatemalan cardamom, and...
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Phraya Thai Rum
Darrell – November 17, 2019
Unique flavor and a smooth rum. Slightly high on the price, but I'm glad I tried it.
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Aberlour A’Bunadh Single cask Spanish Oloroso Sherry Butts Scotch whiskey
Darrell – November 11, 2019
My favorite Aberlour. Tons of flavor. Bottled at cask strength it's a must have.
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Old Grandad 114 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Darrell – November 3, 2019
At $20 you won't find a less expensive barrel strength bourbon. It is a better mixer than sipper. This it what you should make Old...
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Balcones Rye 100 Proof Rye Whiskey
Darrell – November 3, 2019
A citrus rye that is sharp on the tongue and a good orange flavor.
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Longhair Jim Straight Bourbon Whisky
Darrell – October 26, 2019
Great 3 yr old bourbon. Don't let it's age fool you. This is a good drink.
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Zafra Master Reserve 21 Year
Darrell – October 22, 2019
A smooth Panamanian rum aged 21 years.
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Acre Longhair Jim Straight Bourbon Whisky
Darrell – October 13, 2019
Bottled at 88 proof, you have some room to open it up with water if you choose. Highly recommend.
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Acre Texas Single Malt Whisky
Darrell – October 13, 2019
In my mind, Acre's flagship product. A must try. Complex and smooth.
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Pampero Aniversario Rum
Darrell – October 11, 2019
Venezuelan rum aged 4-6 yrs in whiskey and bourbon casks.
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Dubliner Bourbon Cask Aged Whiskey
Darrell – September 29, 2019
Inexpensive Irish Whiskey. Best sipped straight and warm.
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I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bahama Bill – September 25, 2019
We will do more of a review at a later date, but thanks to a new friend we talked to at Main Street Cigar Company...
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Jean Marc XO
Darrell – September 24, 2019
This has been one of my favorite vodkas for a long time now. It's the fennel flavor that sets it apart.
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Maker’s Mark 46 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
Bahama Bill – September 24, 2019
I find the 46 to be smoother than the original. A little bite at the back of the mouth that mellows out as it warms. ...
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Redemption Bourbon
Darrell – September 19, 2019
This is a small distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Bottled at 84 proof, I didn’t dilute this one. I initially bought this one because I jokingly...
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Iron Root Promethean Bourbon
Darrell – September 19, 2019
This is a local distillery in Denison, Texas about 1 hr north of Dallas. At 100 proof it is very strong when chilled. It was...
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Ron Zacapa XO
Darrell – September 19, 2019
This is the expensive version of the already fairly expensive Ron Zacapa. The Ron Zacapa 23 yr is about $36 to $50 depending on location....
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Woodford Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey
Bahama Bill – September 19, 2019
This whiskey has a nice light amber color with a sharp aroma that would be expected from rye whiskey. Rye is not my favorite kind...
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