Rated A+
Reviews of spirits, wine, and beer (and various errata like mixers and garnishes) comprise more than 80% of the content at Drinkhacker, but only a few (less than 1%) merit our top score of an A+ rating. On a five-star scale, these products would score a full 5 stars. On the traditional 100-point scale popular with many wine and spirits graders, these products would merit scores of 98 to 100 points.
When Buffalo Trace announced Eagle Rare 25 in late 2023, the news effectively came with a wink and a nod: Yes, it was the oldest Eagle Rare to date, but don’t be surprised to see more “ultra-aged” whiskey coming down the pipeline. By 2018, the distillery had already invested millions in Warehouse P, an experimental…
Today, we’re reviewing the oldest Irish whiskey ever sold to the public: a 50 year single pot still, containing the last drops of liquid from the Old Midleton Distillery. Before we dive into tasting notes, this one warrants more than a bit of backstory. This release — Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Six…
For the fifth time in history, Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash is back. It’s the rarest and most expensive offering in the entire Michter’s lineup, and this 2025 release — which actually went on sale in early 2026 — is limited to just 315 bottles globally. The series was initially developed by former Michter’s Master Distiller…
Copper & Kings American Brandy opened its doors in 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky, just a short distance from historic Whiskey Row. From day one, the distillery set out to return America’s original spirit to a place of prominence by making standout domestic brandy. Through a mix of in-house distillation and select sourcing from distilleries across…
On February 3, 1940, The Glenlivet distillery accepted delivery of 15 empty hogsheads provided by longtime indie whiskey producers and partners Gordon & MacPhail, and filled them with new make spirit. No one probably expected those casks to sit in a warehouse aging for the next 85 years, but at least one of them did,…
Larkmead is one of a select few California wineries requiring minimal introduction for U.S. wine aficionados. One of the most venerated labels to emerge from Napa in recent years, limited runs are often snapped up as soon as they’re announced and frequently receive top marks, including from our site. We enjoyed a few recent offerings…
We’re catching up at last with one of our favorite California wine producers, Merry Edwards, which dropped seven wines perfect for exploring as the weather heats up — including one celebrating the winery’s 25th anniversary. Let’s dive in. 2022 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir 25th Anniversary Russian River Valley – A blend of Merry’s best lots,…
When enjoying whiskey, many prefer it neat, but for those occasions that call for a chill, the typical ice from a kitchen freezer just doesn’t cut it. While perfectly safe to drink, common ice made from municipal tap water can detract from the experience due to its shape, size, and clarity. Enter the ice ball,…
Near the upper echelons of Sazerac’s spirits portfolio sits The Last Drop, a boutique bottler of “the world’s most remarkable spirits.” Over the years, The Last Drop’s releases have featured Scotch, bourbon, Irish whiskey, blended whisky, Armagnac, Cognac, rum, and more, virtually all of which boast remarkable age statements and rarities. While The Last Drop…
Sisters Belinda Kelly and Venise Cunningham, known as the Simple Goodness Sisters, are pioneers of the nation’s first cocktail garden, and they have launched several businesses that redefine home mixology with a sustainable, garden-to-glass approach. Together they launched a mobile cocktail company, opened a bar and soda fountain, and then in 2018, Simple Goodness Sisters…