Review: Michter’s US-1 Barrel Strength Straight Rye 2025
If the recent release trends continue, this year’s Barrel Strength Rye will be the last until 2027 with a Toasted Rye expression on deck instead for 2026. So, stock up if what you read below sounds appealing (and it will). I know I should probably do myself, and you, a favor and stop theorizing about…
Review: Coleman Pro 55-Quart Wheeled Hard Cooler
Whether you’re a seasoned camper, a weekend sports family, a poolside regular, or the go-to host for neighborhood picnics, having a reliable, high-quality cooler is essential for keeping your food and drinks cold during any outdoor activity. Maybe you’re packing dozens of sodas or beers for a party, or you’re heading out on a long…
Review: Garrison Brothers Lady Bird Bourbon (2025)
Lady Bird is possibly my favorite daily drinker from Texas’s Garrison Brothers, and its 2025 edition — a release of 7,110 bottles — continues its three-year run of excellence. The formula has not changed with this year’s offering, which I’ll digest for you again in case you’re unfamiliar. Lady Bird, Texas honey-infused cognac-finished bourbon, starts…
Review: West Fork Wheated Bottled in Bond Bourbon and Double Oaked Bourbon
Founded in 2014 in the Indianapolis area, West Fork Whiskey Co. has steadily grown into a presence in the Indiana spirits scene. Today, the distillery operates out of a modern facility in Westfield, just north of Indianapolis, which houses their distilling operations, a full-service restaurant, and an event space. Like many up-and-coming craft distilleries, West…
Review: Wines of Highlands 41, 2025 Releases
Highlands 41 — part of the San Antonio Winery empire — is a Monterey County operation named for Highway 41 and the nearby Creston Highlands. All wines are designed to be very budget friendly, though it seems that there’s only so far you can go on that front while keeping quality high. Note that the…
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Agave Cocktails
Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5, commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While it is a minor holiday in Mexico, it has become a major celebration of Mexican culture in the United States. What better occasion to enjoy cocktails that highlight Mexican agave spirits? Mezcal offers…
Review: Yeyo Tequila Blanco High Proof
Yeyo has long been a solid tequila that refuses to release anything other than a blanco expression — or to go away. After a 2010 launch, the brand vanished, then was revived in 2019 at the same distillery. Now, finally, a new expression of Yeyo is on the market — and it’s not an aged…
Review: Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Batch 042 – Amaro Finished Rye
Tennessee-based Chattanooga Whiskey has some out-there expressions as part of its long-running Experimental Single Batch Series, but experiment #42 may be the wildest of the series so far. The details: Made from a 5-grain mash bill, this finished whiskey was made with four varieties of malted rye, including a cherrywood smoked malted rye and a…