Review: David Bruce 2019 Chardonnay and 2021 Pinot Noir
A visit to David Bruce requires a bit of a trek along winding roads in the Santa Cruz Mountains — but the journey is worth it, as David Bruce has a long history of making excellent wines. (It was even included in the famous 1976 Judgment of Paris.) The two wines covered below are current…
Review: Espolon Tequila Flor de Oro
The hottest thing in tequila today isn’t cristalino or extra anejo expressions: It’s a flavoring agent in the form of marigold flower extract. Espolon was the first tequila to hit the market with a marigold expression, and more appear to be on the way. (Marigolds are an essential component of Mexican Day of the Dead…
Review: Lux Row Albarino Cask Bourbon
In the heart of Bardstown, Kentucky, where the air hums with the legacy of American whiskey, Lux Row Distillers has been quietly shaping some of the most innovative spirits in the bourbon scene. The release of the Lux Row Small Batch Albariño Cask Finish takes their artistry to a thrilling new frontier—one that’s as unexpected…
Review: Town Branch Overproof Whiskey
Located in Lexington, Kentucky, Town Branch Distillery has established itself as a bold player in the whiskey world, known for experimenting with various styles and flavors. At the 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival, they introduced something truly unique: Town Branch Overproof Kentucky Straight Whiskey. This marks the distillery’s first foray into the realm of blended whiskeys,…
Review: Hugh Hamer Rum Barrel Bourbon
Founded in 2014, West Fork Whiskey is making a name for itself in the heart of Indiana. Located in Westfield, just north of Indianapolis, the distillery is positioned about a mile away from the Grand Park Sports Complex, one of the largest indoor multi-sport complexes in the United States. This proximity to a thriving sports…
Review: 2021 Terrazas de los Andes Extremo Malbec
With Extremo malbec, a new Terrazas de los Andes offering, the winery experiments with the higher altitudes in Argentina’s Uco Valley. Sourced from vineyards almost 5,400 feet high in the Gualtallary subregion, it benefits from sharp temperature fluctuation between day and night, helping to retain acidity while allowing full fruit development. After a small delay,…
Review: Domaine Bousquet Gaia Releases, Spring 2025 Releases
While we review and enjoy offerings from Domaine Bousquet at a regular frequency, it’s been a few years since we’ve tried anything from the Gaia branch of their portfolio. A refresher on Gaia: These wines are 100% organic and grown at an altitude of 1,200 meters in the foothills of the Andes, where cooler temperatures…
Review: Lost Lantern Spring 2025 Finish Collection Releases
Lost Lantern, an independent bottler based in Vergennes, Vermont, has earned a well-deserved reputation for curating some of the most exceptional single barrels of straight whiskeys from the finest small distilleries across the United States. Known for their commitment to quality, Lost Lantern has often stayed true to the purist’s preference for unaltered bourbon and…