One of the best buys in bourbon right now. Yes, it is a relatively mass-produced whiskey, but it is a nicely done barrel-proof release of good bourbon to start with and the price/value ratio is a lot higher than a lot of newer craft whiskies that frankly are not as good – especially for the money.
Cutwater Spirits Rum Mint MojitoReally an outstanding canned cocktail, far exceeding my expectations.
Evan Williams 1783 Small BatchOne of the cheapest drinkable bourbons around . Usually can be found for $20 or so which is a steal these days for anything in a glass bottle and halfway decent.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch No. B 521 118.2 ProofWell done slightly more approachable off the shelf than some of the other releases and a good buy for the money.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch No. A121 123.6 ProofWhile not an OMG experience, it is a rock-solid bourbon and almost a steal at $60 for a barrel proof bottling.
Well done older wheated bourbon. If you are looking for an older expression with a lot of life to it still grab this one while you can!
Deep Eddy Lime – Lime Flavored VodkaA excellent corn based vodka using real fruit jiuces and a little sugar added to make a dangerously smooth vodka that actually tastes good. Price is also excellent for quality recieved.
Zaya Gran ReservaHas all the subtlety of the heart attack I had recently.
Well done release with lots of flavor. If you like the Larceny Barrel Proof series this is one one the better ones recently.
O’Begley Classic Whiskey Chocolate LiqueurA damn nice chocolate whiskey liqueur that is dangerously easy to drink.Use instead of cream in your coffee for a slightly less edgy morning.
Five Brothers Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyPay more, get less, but collectible I guess? If you want to collect them all or want to show off a limited availability bottle go ahead, otherwise pass on this one.
Square 6 By Evan WilliamsA well done high rye bourbon made in extremely small batches by Evan Williams in a one-barrel a day still at their new Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. Get it before it is hunted to extinction like the Buffalo Trace Experimental Series was years ago!
Spicy and slightly dry. A bit less complex than I personally like. Price is moderate to high for what it is,. But good bourbon of any variety is getting harder to find!
DRINKTANKS Mini Keg Dispenser Keg Cap KitEasy to use and useful device for someone who wants to buy larger quantities of beer and keep it fresh without committing to a full blown beer dispensing system. The right size to take home a cherished beer and enjoy it over time without committing a lot of time, money, and space to it.
DRINKTANK 32 Ounce GrowlerGiven the cost of craft beer, buy a decent safe, and sturdy growler to keep your beer in!
DRINKTANKS Growler 64 Ounce ModelA bit pricey at first glance, but like anything of quality, better to buy one once and enjoy it thoroughly than to buy some substandard junk that you won’t like as much and have to buy more of them when they break too soon.
Also given the increasing price of craft beer it makes sense to use a better grade of carrier for it !
DRINKTANKS Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Pint CupsOverall a durable, practical, and attractive way to appreciate your beer.
Selvarey Chocolate Rum Updated and New BottleProbably the best flavored rum, certainly the best chocolate rum, ever.
Pierre Ferrand Double Cask ReserveA very interesting example of a heretofore forgotten style of cognac with a much broader, weightier, and complex palette of flavors from the use of Banyul Casks for finishing.
Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Batch 19-02Excellent Cask Strength Whiskey – and maybe a gateway Cask Strength for Novices/
Last Shot Distillery Boozy Cocktails To-Go Apple Pie Moonshine CocktailFinally a drinkable Apple Pie Moonshine Cocktail !
Chris Carlsson – Your Spiritual Advisor
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