Cocktail Hacker

Tag: Whisky

  • Visiting the George Dickel Distillery

    In March, I had the honor of traveling to Tennessee to visit the George Dickel Distillery.  Visiting a distillery and seeing the process, place and people first hand gives me a much deeper understanding of a spirit than marketing materials, buying a bottle or even a guided tasting can.  Touring the Dickel Distillery in Cascade Hollow…

  • The George Dickel Whisky Line-Up

    I recently had the incredible opportunity to visit The George Dickel Distillery in Cascade Hollow, TN and taste their full range of whiskies with distiller Allisa Henley.  I have lots to share about the distillery, the processes and the whole experience, but that will come in a later post.  This post is a quick overview…

  • Spiced Apple Toddy

    Winter finally arrived here in Colorado to the tune of 12-16″ of snow at my house.  And that doesn’t even begin to compare to what the Northeast has seen.  But, you know what that means, friends?  It’s time for hot drinks, with booze.  I went for a hike in the snow yesterday and I definitely…

  • Review – SIA Scotch Whisky

    I think we can all agree that whiskey is definitely an acquired taste.  For some of us, myself near the head of the line, that acquisition process is very quick and soon turns into a full blown love affair.  For others, they never get it.  I’d dare say, some folks are likely baffled by why…

  • Review – Dickel Barrel Program Tennessee Whisky

    As previously mentioned, I was selected to be part of the Dickel Dozen blogger program.  A few weeks back they sent a bottle of Dickel Barrel Program Tennessee Whisky my way along with some challenges.  I’ve been responding to their challenges (more on that later) and, more importantly, drinking the whisky and making some great…