The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 5, 2025

Fruitful Spirits are whisky cask merchants who trade barrels amongst a fraternity of independent bottlers. But, when they come upon a special liquid, they bottle it themselves.

Bottling 97

Bottling Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 97

Drinkhacker

APRIL 5, 2025

Chartreuse substitutes — all herbal and green — continue to explode in availability, the latest being Luxardo’s Del Santo. I’ve never heard of it, but the company says it’s been available in Italy “for decades,” but its arrival in the U.S. is new as of this year. The recipe is described as “a balanced blend of infusions of various herbs and roots such as achillea moscata, mace, galanga, cinnamon, carnation, aromatic calamus and many others.”

Liqueur 89

Liqueur Infusions Alcohol Bottling 89

The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 5, 2025

As far as introducing yourself to Wild Turkey, this is a great start. For me, Wild Turkey has always been about big ABVs, but it is also manageable on the palate.

Whiskey 96

Whiskey 96

PubClub

APRIL 5, 2025

The team of PubClub LIVE cheers beers with schooners. Photo: PubClub.com 16 Years of Raising a Glass to American History By Justin Smith, National Beer Day Founder Its hard to believe that 15 years have passed since the first National Beer Day was celebrated. What started in 2009 as a simple idea between friends has grown into a nationally recognized celebration of history, liberty, and American craftsmanship.

Beer 85

Beer Alcohol 85

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 5, 2025

While Larkmead is best known for its near-cult-status Napa cabernets, the operation also produces some other varietals, including white, which comprise 10% of Larkmead’s production. We were fortunate to receive a sampling of expressions from across the range of Larkmead’s catalog, offering a little bit of something for everyone. Thoughts on this quartet of wines follow. 2023 Larkmead Lillie Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley – Designed to be “a Sauvignon Blanc that acts as a Cha

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Wine Bottling 73