This bottle is a hoot. The labels sports classy Medieval stylings, and the back label proclaims, “The Zenith of possibility in Whiskey Quality.” Mind you, it is 51% straight whiskey, and 49% grain neutral spirits—making it pretty cheap stuff. But,Continue readingAlcohol archeology: Bourbon de Luxe
Well, now, this caught my eye when it arrived unannounced—not least because I know an Ownby in Tennessee. (He’s a good guy.) before I say more about James Ownby Whiskey, let me offer a little backdrop. Ole Smoky Distillery inContinue readingJames Ownby Reserve Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey
We got this red from NakedWines.com was on for a mere $10. Wow, what a bargain! This would make a fine house red to keep in stock, as it is enjoyable on its own or with meats and cheeses. (Rating:Continue readingProvare Zinfandel 2018
Whoa, a chocolate Russian Imperial Stout. I picked up a bottle of this 25.4 ounce bottle from Total Wine. This lovely Virginia brew weighs in at 10.52% alcohol by volume, and is made with roast barley, extra dark crystal malt,Continue readingSouth Street Brewery Anastasia’s Chocolate Fantasy
Lost Lantern is a vatted malt whiskey. Made in America. Whoa! Now that is a rare and wonderful thing. I’ve tasted my share of vatted whiskies, and I quite enjoyed them. But they all were from Scotland. A vatted whiskeyContinue readingLost Lantern Vatted Malt Whiskey Edition 1
More, please. Downright Pilsner, which is made by an Alexandria, Virginia brewery, is done right. It shows malt, biscuit and floral notes, and a light hop close. (Rating: Very Good) Read more at https://www.portcitybrewing.com/the-beer-old/downright-pilsner/