Stellar Stogies: Macanudo
Produced in Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, Macanudo Cigars are some of the number one selling premium brand in the United States. And while this partly…
August 25, 2022
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Stellar Stogies: Hoyo de Monterrey
Premium cigar brand Hoyo de Monterrey is one of the oldest brands in the world. Of course, a cigar this old has got to have a…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey is a distillery named after one of its founders, George Stranahan, who founded it together with (then) volunteer fire fighter Jess Graber, and…
August 25, 2022
Whiskey Review: Defiance
Photo credit: http://defiancewhiskey.tumblr.com/ Defiance Whiskey is a new bourbon whiskey made in St. Louis and aged in Missouri white oak barrels. According to Daniel Fort, owner…
August 25, 2022
Visiting Cognac
Being in Bordeaux, I simply had to visit Cognac as well, since it is one of the drinks that match up really well with a good…
August 25, 2022
Hugel Winery in Alsace
As I had a few free hours during my trip to Strasbourg, I was looking for an interesting winery to visit. By the way, the Route…
August 25, 2022
“White Beer” – light and refreshing
The summer considerably changed my drinking habits. Both of my pairing favorites, red wine and single malt have become less pleasant in this 30°+ C weather.…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: An Cnoc 16 Year Old
Martin, a good friend of mine, recently asked me to help him set up a blog about whisky, his long-time passion. The result is available at…
August 25, 2022
French Wine Triptych
Aside from cigars, I also love to enjoy a fine wine. Almost weekly, I participate in various tastings and have also visited some of the most…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Bowmore 12 Year Old
Here is a monthly whisky review, written by Martin from WhiskyCritic.com. Enjoy! They don’t come much older than Bowmore (which, on a side note, means Great…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Edradour 10 Year Old
Here is a monthly whisky review, written by Martin from WhiskyCritic.com. Enjoy! The sign hanging outside the distillery reads “The Edradour – The Smallest Distillery in…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Dalmore Cigar Malt
Here is a monthly whisky review, written by Martin from WhiskyCritic.com. Enjoy! I’m grabbed by a sense of elation as I stand in a field of…
August 25, 2022
The Dalmore Releases Gold Medal Cigar Malt Reserve
Lots of us enjoy unwinding with a good cigar and a delicious malt whisky, and now the celebrated Dalmore distillery in the Scottish Highlands is launching…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Nikka Yoichi
Here is a monthly (although the schedule has been missed a few times lately) whisky review, written by Martin from WhiskyCritic.com. Enjoy! Meeting and making friends…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Benromach Traditional
Bored stiff with the drudgery of day to day life, I realized, just the other day, that I hadn’t actually been in central Edinburgh – Old…
August 25, 2022
Bourbon Review: Corner Creek Reserve
Here is a guest bourbon review, written by Martin from WhiskyCritic.com. Enjoy! Corner Creek is a small Kentucky-based distillery that makes only the one expression: Corner…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Talisker 10 Year Old
The Talisker 10 Year Old is a classic Scotch whisky with a peaty flavour; if you do some research, you’ll find a ton of excellent reviews…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Caol Ila 18 Year Old
The Caol Ila 18 Year Old is a smooth, warm, well-balanced Islay single malt. The Caol Ila distillery is located near Port Askaig and was founded…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition
The Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition is a premium single malt Scotch whisky produced by the Lagavulin distillery in Islay. The history of the distillery opens up…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Tullamore Dew 12 y.o. Sherry Cask Finish
The Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is a Limited Edition whisky sold only in Heinemann airport duty free shops in Germany, Austria, Norway,…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Glenmorangie “The Original” 10 Years Old
When you think Scotch whisky, you usually think “peat.” The Glenmorangie Highland Single Malt “The Original” Ten Years Old is a nice alternative if you are…
August 25, 2022
How to Pair Cigars and Beer?
Hey everyone! Today I’m going to talk to you all about pairing cigars and beer. I’m really excited to have a chance to delve into this…
August 25, 2022
Bourbon Review: Jim Beam “Devil’s Cut”
When you take a look at the label on the Jim Beam “Devil’s Cut,” you’ll read the following: “As Bourbon Ages, the Angel’s Share is Lost…
August 25, 2022
Bourbon Review: Angel’s Envy
Last month I reviewed a bourbon by Jim Beam called “Devil’s Cut” Kentucky Straight Bourbon. I thought I’d stick with the theme and review Angel’s Envy…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Tullibardine Sovereign
In 2013, the Perthshire distillery of Tullibardine announced a re-launch of their single malt whisky range. The re-launch affected both what’s inside the bottles and what’s…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
These days, it’s hard not to be familiar with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, at least in passing. It was only available in Canada for a long time,…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Tincup American Whiskey
Tincup American Whiskey is a product which, if you believe the marketing materials, is made in Colorado by Jess Graber, the same guy who created Stranahan’s…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Talisker Skye
A couple years back I reviewed the Talisker 10 Year Old, a Scotch whisky with flavors of peat, seaweed, fruit, spices, wood, and … peat. Lots…
August 25, 2022
Whiskey Review: Teeling Small Batch
When you think of Irish whiskey, odds are one of the first names you think of is Teeling. Until relatively recently, most of the whiskey produced…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Brenne Estate Cask
Brenne Estate Cask is a French whisky distilled in Cognac. Production is limited to 30,000 bottles a year, and it’s matured in French Limousin oak barrels…
August 25, 2022