Review: Weber Ranch Vodka
Weber Ranch, based in Muenster, Texas, is made from 100% blue agave — but it’s not tequila. It’s vodka. Weber Ranch isn’t the first vodka to be made from agave — check out Crystal Head’s Onyx version — but it still comes across as distinctly unique. It’s actually distilled in Jalisco, Mexico, just like tequila,…
Review: Hampden “Great House” Rum Distillery Edition 2024
Hampden‘s end-of-year seasonal rum release is here, as always providing a powerful look at the very best that this essential Jamaican distillery can produce and blend. The sixth edition is, as always, a different blend of rums than in prior years (this one hails from three different vintages), but it’s still a total banger.…
Review: Bourbons of Limestone Farms, 2024 Releases
Situated not far outside of Lexington, Georgetown, Kentucky is home to the upstart Limestone Farms Heritage Distilling. The neophyte operation envisions becoming one of the largest pot still distilleries in the country. Until that dream is realized, Limestone Farms is bottling well-crafted blends of Kentucky bourbon. In a market where shelves are full of unfamiliar…
Review: Wines of Stinson Vineyards, 2023 Vintage
Stinson Vineyards hails from Virginia’s Monticello region, producing small-batch “garagiste” wines designed with a French influence. We received samples of three wines from the 2023 vintage. Let’s give them a whirl. 2023 Stinson Vineyards Cabernet Franc Monticello – Rough around the edges, this is an intensely tannic wine with brooding elements of dried herbs, tanned…
From Turkey to Pumpkin Pie: Whiskey Pairings for a Thanksgiving Feast to Remember
When planning your Thanksgiving meal, many questions arise. But for some of us the biggest question is not what sides to serve or pies to bake, but which whiskey pairs best with the bird of the day this Thanksgiving. The first question to consider when pairing a whiskey with a holiday meal is: What is…
Review: Packit Freezable Wine Carrier
How’s this for an idea: A wine chiller… to go! Packit is a simple yet effective idea, a single-bottle wine chiller that encases the wine completely in a padded bag, including a shoulder strap and a small pouch for your corkscrew (and, perhaps, some straws). The vinyl pack zips up to completely encase the wine,…
Festive Flavors: Quick Cocktails to Elevate Your Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s the perfect time to amp up your holiday gatherings with fun cocktails that capture the season’s vibe. These drinks are quick to whip up and packed with all those amazing seasonal flavors your guests will love. With just a few simple ingredients and some creative spins, you can mix…
Review: Ardray Blended Scotch Whisky
There were already several blended Scotch brands in Beam Suntory’s massive spirits stable, but none quite like this latest effort, Ardray, which launched in late 2023. This whisky, more than any of their other blends, appears geared toward the eager, new Scotch drinker or the single malt purist who still contends that blended Scotch is…
