Review: Tullibardine The Murray 2004
To date, Tullibardine has been largely known for its relatively forgettable collection of single malts, many of which are perfectly palatable but a bit lackluster despite exotic cask finishes. That changes with the release of The Murray, a cask strength malt that easily stands as the best whisky I’ve had from this distillery, despite a…
Drinkhacker’s Turning 10, and You’re Winning a Bottle of Booker’s Bourbon!
September 4, 2007 marked Drinkhacker’s arrival on the web. In a few days, over 5,300 posts later, we’ll be celebrating 10 full years on the web, bringing you discriminating drinkers daily news, reviews, recipes, and more. While the typical birthday party means the birthday boy gets the gifts, we’re flipping the script and giving you the…
Review: Tito’s Handmade Vodka (2017)
We last reviewed Tito’s Vodka a full ten years ago — when Tito’s didn’t have anywhere near the mindshare that it does today. This was before Tito’s showed up on every cocktail menu. Before the company got sued over the use of “handmade” on its label, the plaintiff arguing that TIto’s is just as industrial…
Review: 2016 Chateau Souverain Sauvignon Blanc California
This is a credible, drinkable sauvignon blanc, despite its lack of provenance, a light and steely wine with ample notes of tropical fruit, peaches, and lemon on the nose. The palate sees a grassier character, with plenty of fruit and flinty minerals to temper any rougher elements present in the mix. B+ / $13 / souverain.com…
Review: One Eight Distilling Rock Creek Rye Whiskey and Untitled Whiskey No. 3
Several distilleries have opened in the nation’s capital in recent years, but only One Eight Distilling can claim to have in their Rock Creek Rye the first grain to glass whiskey distilled, aged, and bottled in the District since prohibition. Also in their sizable portfolio are several quality non-barrel-aged spirits, including Ivy City Gin, and a…
Tasting Greek Wines: 2015 Roya and 2013 Markovitis Xinomavro
Turns out there’s more to Greek wine than assyrtiko. But is any of it worth drinking? Let’s find out… 2015 Roya – 100% muscat. This is a much drier expression of muscat, which lets some of the more perfumed and floral notes come forward — jasmine, lemongrass, and some grassy notes — leading to a…
Review: Kimo Sabe Mezcal – Joven and Reposado
Kimo Sabe got started as a brand in 2014, and this affordable mezcal line is finally hitting the U.S. in stride. The company produces three mezcals, two of which are barrel aged in line with standard tequila styles, at present. We sampled the younger two in the lineup, a joven (aka albedo) and reposado (aka…
Review: NV Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Porto Special River Quintas Edition
Port fanatics may recall that three years ago, Graham’s released a special edition of its Six Grapes flagship bottling, Six Grapes Special Old Vines Edition. Now owner Symington is out with a follow-up, Six Grapes Reserve Porto Special River Quintas Edition, which is sourced from two river estates close to the Douro: Tua and Malvedos. As…
