

Hatozaki Small Batch Whisky Review: The Art of Japanese Malt Whisky Blending
Hatozaki small-batch whisky is one of the flagship products of the Kaikyō Distillery in Japan. It's notably not a Japanese whisky, given it seems to contain a Scotch malt whisky component, which is really interesting. When I look at a blend like this, I often consider it an opportunity for human skill to shine. In an era of maximizing distillery efficiency in order to extend profits, I find myself admiring those who are doing things in the low and slow methods of old. The bra

Nick Anderson
Nov 16, 2025


Echo Spirits Engineer Series Batch 25A: Flash Review of "Trail Mix" Blended Bourbon
Press release: Echo Spirits, an Ohio distillery known for its founders' drive to produce high-quality whiskeys and rums, is proud to...

Nick Anderson
Feb 28, 2025


Redwood Empire Pipe Dream 101 Proof Review: Welcome to the Middle Ground
"So the middle ground answer reminds us that reflection is continuous with practice, and our practice can go worse or better according to...

Jes Smyth
Feb 2, 2025


Blanton's Gold Edition Review: The Pursuit of Mediocrity
"invent yourself and then reinvent yourself, don't swim in the same slough. invent yourself and then reinvent yourself, and stay out of...

Jes Smyth
Jan 25, 2025


Flash Review: Two Souls Spirits 6 Year South Dakota Straight Bourbon Whiskey featuring Blackfork Farms
Is it just me, or has the search for the "next best whiskey before something better comes along" culture worn you out, too? As consumers...

Jes Smyth
Jan 15, 2025


Flash Review: Two Souls Spirits 6-Year Wisconsin Rye Maple Finished Bourbon Featuring Wollersheim Distillery
Wisconsin Craft is back at it again with independent bottlers extraordinaire Two Souls Spirits . Wollersheim Distillery, located in the...

Jes Smyth
Dec 28, 2024






