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  • Review – Landy VSOP Cognac

    Cognac is a classic cocktail staple and Landy is a strong contender for the only Cognac I need in my bar at all.  Landy has a light amber hue but the nose is where it really starts to get interesting.  Stone fruits and specifically black cherry are the stars with vanilla, maple and spice notes…

  • Review – The New Old Bar

    Guest post by Elisabeth, Cocktail Hacktress in training. The New Old Bar is a cocktail book authored by The Hearty Boys (Steve McDonagh and Dan Smith). The Hearty Boys have gathered a great collection of cocktail and snack recipes for your enjoyment. The book is very attractive, with great pictures and easy to read text.…

  • Review – Chinaco Tequilas

    The first tequila distiller allowed outside of the Mexican state of Jalisco and named after weathly land owners turned freedom fighters, Chinaco tequila certainly has made waves over the years.  But, really, the waves you should be most concerned with are the waves of tequila flowing into your mouth.  Which are all quite tasty. Blanco (40%…

  • Review – Laphoaig Scotch

    Scotch is quintessentially manish.  That’s certainly not to say that women don’t like it (Elisabeth being a prime example), but you must admit, it’s typically considered a man’s drink.  And, with Father’s Day just around the corner, now seems like a most appropriate time to talk scotch.  And, I’m talking serious scotch. When you walk…

  • Review – Captain Morgan Black

    When I say the words “Captain Morgan” I would be willing to bet that nearly anyone would know what I’m talking about.  It’s ubiquitous and duly so.  Captain Morgan Spiced Rum is an approachable rum for nearly anyone, mixes well with Coke and has a solid vanilla flavor that works well in that application.  No…