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Fuchen Herbal Liqueur

March 23, 2013
Fuchen Herbal Liqueur

You likely will notice the bottle to the left is nearly gone. It isn’t because we accidentally spilled it. Nor is evaporation to blame. The truth of the matter is, we liked this intense, bitter, herbal liqueur.  We really, really liked it. Fuchen’s website offers a variety of recipes, but we enjoyed a shot or two of it mixed with tonic water. It’s a crisp, cooling drink on a balmy day. But go easy with those drinks—Fuchen is 80 proof, and if you can easily take too much and find yourself goat dancing. (Rating: Very Good) You may read more...

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Mariposa Agave Nectar Liqueur

March 23, 2013
Mariposa Agave Nectar Liqueur

Not too many years ago, the price of fine tequila began skyrocketing.  In part, increased demand was to blame.  Oh, but we also were told that there was an agave shortage.  Yikes—might we run out of tequila Today, one can find agave nectar jars in the grocery store (spread it on toast!), and there also is agave liqueur being sold. Funny how quickly things change! Mariposa  (60 proof) is an agave nectar liqueur that contains rose oil and gardenia. Mariposa was cooked up by the folks at Heaven Hill in Bardstown, Kentucky. Whiskey drinkers will recognize that name—Heaven Hill makes...

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Templeton Rye Whiskey

February 1, 2013
Templeton Rye Whiskey

Say “whiskey” in America and the first state that comes to mind is Kentucky. This is not surprising, seeing as Kentucky has become synonymous with Bourbon, which has expertly advertised itself as “the spirit of America.” The assumption that if it is whiskey then it is made in Kentucky is a fairly recent phenomenon. As we pointed out in Whiskey: A Global History, a century ago Kentucky lagged behind other states, including Indiana. And let us not forget that Bourbon can be made outside of Kentucky and it is. And Indiana, believe it or not, is the state where Templeton...

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Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon Limited Edition 2012

January 19, 2013
Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon Limited Edition 2012

54.7% alcohol—need we say more? Well, sure, a little. Despite being 109.4 proof, we sipped this 12-year old Bourbon neat with no water added. The folks over at Bourbon Blog has happy things to say of this whiskey some time back (here). Much to our sadness, only 4,000 bottles were released. I you can find it, it runs about $75 a bottle—but that price is sure to climb as time passes and it becomes more rare. This whiskey is big and rye-heavy (20%, according to SourMashManifesto.com)—which means folks who are used to vanilla-thick Bourbons might find this one a...

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Port City Brewing Company’s Ales

April 29, 2012
Port City Brewing Company’s Ales

by Jacob Eating and drinking local products has become popular in recent years. In an effort to support some of our local producers, I recently sampled three beers from Port City Brewing Company, which is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 2011, Port City strives to “…be a reliable and innovative regional brewer of top quality beers that are delicious and well balanced, made from the finest ingredients available, and which celebrate their raw materials,” and currently makes four beers, a pale ale, a wit, an IPA, and a porter. Below are my reviews of all but the porter, which I...

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Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

February 26, 2012
Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Editor’s note: We’re republishing this article from our archive as part of a reorganization of the site’s content. Knob Creek by Colin A. Dodds If you ever wondered what was behind the grimace of Humphrey Bogart or John Wayne as they drank some nonspecific mixture in the movies of yesteryear, Knob Creek Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an edifying experience. The key word in its extended name is ‘Straight’- this is alcohol first (100 proof) and beverage second. It has a dark, sharp flavor with very little of the sweetness that characterizes bourbons like Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, and Old...

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