Personally, I don’t generally recommend vodka as a spirit. Most vodka cocktails would simply be better as gin drinks. If you’re drinking vodka with soda, tonic, or another carbonated mixer, then the brand really isn’t going to make a huge difference. Brands like Graingers, Deep Eddy, Stoli, Skyy, and Smirnoff are all similarly priced or…
Whiskey (or Whisky) is among the most popular spirits on earth. Distilled from grains such as corn, rye, barley, or wheat, it can be made anywhere, though certain regional styles are protected by law. Whiskey is usually barrel aged after distillation for a relatively long period of time. It is commonly used in cocktails, as…
The Bombay Gin brand is a line of London Dry Style Gins known for their strong juniper influence and citrus-forward flavor profiles. The Bombay Gin brand is owned by Bacardi. Launched in 1986, the Bombay line was named due to the association with and popularity of gin in India during the British rule. The Bombay…
Blanton’s Bourbon is produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Blanton’s was the first single-barrel bourbon to be sold commercially. It’s bottled without an age statement, which may turn off some whiskey aficionados, but this is due to each bottle being from a single barrel. Blanton’s bourbon is selected by a master distiller…
For the last few years, Buffalo Trace Bourbon has been a darling bottle for many bartenders due to its solid quality and affordable price, making it a very appealing cocktail bourbon. While that may not be the case in all markets anymore due to its rise in popularity, the quality remains the same. Buffalo Trace…
Rumchata is a rum-based horchata cream liqueur manufactured in Wisconsin. The primary flavors are cinnamon and vanilla, with hints of other spices such as clove and cardamom. Rumchata is manufactured by Midwest Custom Bottling Company and distributed by Agave Loco LLC. It was first introduced in 2009, and since then has become the second highest-selling…
Cointreau is a French orange liqueur, categorized as triple sec. It has a rich orange flavor with a light sweetness and slightly warm, subtle spice notes. It is owned by Remy Cointreau, who also owns many brands such as Remy Martin, Mt.Gay rum, and The Botanist gin. Cointreau is made using a sugar beet alcohol base,…
Understanding Macallan Whisky The Macallan brand is synonymous with exceptional quality and historical richness in the world of single malt Scotch whisky. This section dives into the origins of Macallan, its evolution, and the geographical influences that shape its distinctive character. Historical Background The Macallan Distillery was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, a barley…
Woodford Reserve is a Kentucky Bourbon marketed as a mid-to-high-end Bourbon. It is produced by the Brown-Forman Corporation, mainly in their distillery located near Versailles, Kentucky. Woodford Reserve is known as a smooth, well-made bourbon great for sipping or a high-end cocktail and is the official sponsor of the Kentucky Derby. They have won numerous…
