Spirits
Spirits are beverages made by the process of distillation. The “Spirits” category is not commonly used at Drinkhacker because the vast majority of reviews we publish fall into this category. It is used only occasionally to help organize our category list (and mainly gets clicked by accident).
Well folks, it’s the moment that most of you seem to have been waiting for. Whiskey reviews were again the most popular segment of coverage here on Drinkhacker in 2025, and who are we to keep you hanging? What did we like best — the very best — of the hundreds of whiskeys we tasted…
Matthew McConaughey’s suggestive tequila brand recently dropped its first limited edition, an extra anejo expression of their signature organic tequila. In classic McConaughey style, the ageless Texas movie star offered a memorable one-liner, comparing his latest liquid creation to “a favorite couch with just a little extra cushion to it.” I’ve never heard a tequila…
Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Wheel Horse Whiskey entered the market in 2019 as a non-distilling producer devoted to American whiskey. From day one, the label has been candid about sourcing its bourbon and rye from Green River Distilling in Owensboro, Kentucky. For many whiskey fans, Wheel Horse’s 4-year-old, 101-proof releases offered their earliest opportunity…
Citadelle Gin Rouge features red fruits in its gin bill, but don’t get too excited: Despite the name, the gin is crystal clear. Only the label is red. This new release is described as “a true celebration of the French tradition of distilling seasonal fruits” and it features a bevy of red fruits — all…
The vast majority of gins today start as a neutral spirit made with grain (typically barley, wheat, rye, or corn), which is then infused with juniper and other botanicals. Feather & Folly Gin is unusual in that its base spirit is made by distilling the juice of wine grapes. More specifically, it is made entirely…
Some belated coverage (apologies) is nigh for the last two of the three Heaven Hill Elijah Craig Barrel Proof releases for 2025. I swear, guys, it’s tough to keep up. The good news is you’ll still have ample opportunity to pick up both of these releases, should either review resonate with your tastes. Elijah Craig…
Cedar Ridge — has it been 20 years already? The little Iowan distillery that could is celebrating its platinum anniversary by — how else? — releasing a new bourbon to commemorate the moment. As has become common for Cedar Ridge, it’s a complex beast, made from its signature mashbill of 74% Iowa corn, 14% rye,…
Glenmorangie has a new permanent edition in town, an age-stated expression that completes the distillery’s Flagship trilogy lineup of age-stated offerings, which includes Glenmorangie Original 12 Years Old and Glenmorangie Infinita 18 Years Old. Glenmorangie The Altus 25 Years Old (Latin for “high”) is matured in ex-bourbon casks and partially finished in Malmsey Madeira wine casks…
The recent launch of Raj Bhakta‘s Hogsworth came with raised eyebrows and OK reviews — the blend of Armagnac and bourbon being a head-scratcher that at least sort of worked. Now Bhakta is back with a new Hogsworth — not a new Batch release of the original bottling but a whole new expression called Hogsworth The…
The Bourbon Pursuit podcast debuted in 2015, the brainchild of Ryan Cecil and Kenny Coleman, who set out to spotlight the people, decisions, and quirks shaping American whiskey. Rather than recycling talking points about tasting notes or bottle hunts, they shined a light on the individuals who distill, blend, and build the brands everyone talks…