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).
As Old Dominick Distillery in Memphis comes into its own, its house-distilled whiskey has steadily improved, evolving in character and complexity as its age statements climb. While the Memphis distillery makes Tennessee whiskey, Old Dominick also distills bourbon made with a high-rye mashbill of 52% corn, 44% rye, and 4% malted barley. On August 1,…
We tasted the latest 10-year-old, single barrel bourbon from Michter’s back in the spring, and the companion rye bottling wasn’t too far behind. Once again, Michter’s highlighted in their accompanying press release the “extra-aged” possibilities of this whiskey despite the age-statement on the label, noting that they harvest single barrels “according to the flavor profile…
Japanese whisky isn’t easy to come by these days. As such, it’s always exciting to see a new brand hit the market, and here we have a new bottling, complete with kanji script on the label: Hatozaki. Hatozaki is made at Kaikyo Distillery (location: unknown), but it isn’t all distilled here, including both malt and…
Located in the scenic mountains of Park City, Utah, High West Distillery has a history of releasing limited-edition whiskeys that incorporate secondary maturation. While A Midwinter Night’s Dram is arguably the most well-known of these offerings, The Prisoner’s Share has also become a notable entry in the lineup. On June 1, 2025, High West released…
The Lost Explorer brand began making mezcal on the Miztec land in Valles Centrales, Oaxaca in late 2020, with Maestro Mezcalero Fortino Ramos behind the tahona. Don Fortino has been working in the industry for over 40 years and now works with his daughter, who is training to become the next generation Mezcalera. The Lost…
Situated in the high desert of Fallon, Nevada, Frey Ranch Distillery is where Colby Frey—self-proclaimed “whiskey farmer”—continues to redefine what it means to be truly farm-to-glass. In mid-July 2025, the distillery unveiled a milestone expression: Frey Ranch Five Grain Single Barrel Bourbon, launching with two barrels — #3011 and #3016 (the latter reviewed here). This…
Iowa’s Cedar Ridge is perhaps best known for their regionally popular (and often very good!) bourbon, which can outsell some of the nation’s biggest brands in its home market. But never content with just corn, Master Distiller Murphy Quint has also been churning out a series of single malts, including a limited-edition lineup dubbed “The…
Founded in 2019, Wheel Horse Whiskey has earned a loyal following by offering high-quality, affordably priced bourbon and rye distilled at the historic Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, Kentucky. Known for its 101-proof batched expressions, Wheel Horse has built a reputation for delivering exceptional whiskey with character and transparency. Now, for the first time…
We took our first look at Baltimore Spirits Co.’s Epoch Rye when it debuted back in 2020 as the flagship whiskey expression in the Maryland craft distillery’s impressively creative and diverse spirits portfolio. Five years later, that same pot-distilled rye whiskey remains the focal point of the lineup, but it has grown up a bit.…
Colorado has quickly become a powerhouse in the American whiskey landscape, home to a growing roster of acclaimed distilleries. While some have become household names, many others are quietly putting out exceptional spirits with bold character and humble beginnings. Branch and Barrel Distilling is an unconventional operation located just south of Denver in Centennial, Colorado.…