Review: Old Dominick Single Barrel Wheat Whiskey 7 Years Old
In 1859, a determined 16-year-old named Domenico Canale emigrated from Italy to Memphis, Tennessee. Not long after his arrival, he began working in his uncle’s wholesale liquor and wine business, gaining firsthand experience in the beverage trade. Ambitious and entrepreneurial, Domenico soon struck out on his own, launching a modest fruit cart that reflected the…
Review: Libby Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wines
Libby is a new duo of non-alcoholic sparkling wines, available in white and rose expressions, both with zero added sugar. Both are made from dealcoholized wine (either white or rose), wine grape concentrate, and natural flavors and are lightly carbonated. Special props for the swing-top stoppers on the bottles, making for easy resealability should you…
Review: Trulusso Tequilas, Complete Lineup
Trulussó is a new ultra-premium tequila brand based in Houston and produced at the Feliciano Vivanco distillery, with Master Tequilero Sergio Cruz at the helm. Officially launched this year after four years in the works, the operation takes a hybrid approach melding tradition with modern techniques to craft three expressions designed to keep you on…
The Best Orange Bitters Roundup – Regans’, Fee Brothers, The Bitter Truth, & Angostura (2025 Update)
After aromatic bitters, orange bitters are easily the most commonly called-for bittering agents in cocktails today. There’s also a huge variety of bitters available on the market. Are they any different? Which is best? I put four big bitters brands to the test to see which was best. Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6 – A…
Review: 2018 Riboli Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford
Riboli is part of the somewhat sprawling San Antonio Winery winemaking operation, standing as its most premium label with just one expression under its wing: Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2018 release is a deep, dark, and brooding, this wine is dripping with notes of blackcurrants and licorice candy, offering an intensely sweet experience that eventually…
Review: Casey Jones Apricot Wine Finished Bourbon
Casey Jones Distillery is nestled in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. It’s not here to honor a baseball legend or a folk hero locomotive engineer. Its name pays tribute to a different kind of rebel—Casey Jones of Golden Pond, a master still builder during Prohibition who became a local legend for his craftsmanship and courage. Known for designing…
Tasting Alsatian Wines, 2025 Releases
Alsace is an often reliable and affordable wine region, albeit one that often flies under the radar. Best known for its riesling and gewurztraminer offerings, the region is home to a surprising range of wines, including reds. Here’s a look at five recent releases from the area. 2022 Francois Baur Riesling Vin d’Alsace – Aromatic,…
Review: Kanosuke Japanese Whiskies, Complete Lineup
At this point, we’re used to complicated back stories in the spirits world, but the tale of Kanosuke — a new whisky from Japan — is more complex than most, so hang with us. The company began in 2017 with the goal of distilling and maturing whisky in Kagoshima, the southern coast of Japan. Master…