Review: Wines of Dr. Konstantin Frank, Fall 2024 Releases
A quick look at a map of the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York reveals a scatterplot of wineries, especially around the perimeter of gorgeous Seneca Lake. However, for this review, we are narrowing the aperture slightly south of Geneva and Seneca Lake on the small village of Hammondsport (population of around 600) and…
Review: Dewar’s Double Double Aged 38 Years Old
There may be no end in sight for Dewar’s latest series, Double Double Aged. Originally released as a 21 year old blend, these releases have crept up to 32 years of age, then 37 years old last year, and now it’s hitting a whopping 38 years old. The whisky is made by aging a portion…
Review: Whiskeys of Shelter Distilling, 2024 Releases
If you’re out exploring or skiing in the Eastern Sierras and need a spot to quench your thirst, Shelter Distilling will have you covered. This craft distillery located in The Village at Mammoth in the shadow of Mammoth Mountain has been cranking out everything from agave-based spirits to beer and canned cocktails for years with…
Book Review: Scotch: The Balmoral Guide to Scottish Whisky
The bar Scotch (they write it in all caps but we follow AP capitalization guidelines here) at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh opened in 2013 and has gradually built a reputation as a watering hole constructed with some of the finest drams in all of Scotland (all caps, to be sure). As these things go,…
2024 Election Night High ABV Cocktails
Well, it’s Election Day, again, and we at Drinkhacker are here to help you through the shitshow the only way we know how — with booze. There aren’t a lot of things Americans agree upon at this challenging moment in U.S. politics, except perhaps for one: It’s time for a stiff drink. Sober October is over,…
Review: As Above, So Below Sigil Gin
High in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, presiding over the desert landscape of New Mexico, lies the city of Santa Fe. Host to a handful of distilleries shaping a new perspective on American spirits, As Above, So Below Distillery (AASB) is a prime example of the enchanting products expressing the soul of the American southwest.…
Review: 3 Wines from Sicily, 2024 Releases
Sud Top Wine is an award given to the top wines from southern Italy each year, and here’s the pro tip: Most of them hail from the island of Sicily, off the heel of the “boot.” Sicily has a rich winegrowing history, but it’s probably best known for its dense nero d’avola reds. We’ve got…
Review: Diageo Scotch Whisky Special Releases 2024
Last year, Diageo dubbed its Special Releases “Spirited Xchange,” reflecting that many of the releases shared DNA thanks to exotic finishes in rum, tequila, and other exotic casks. For 2024, the idea is back: “showcasing the contemporary perspectives, techniques, and unique flavors that define each expression found within the collection. While this is the second…
