Enter Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur. When I first discovered it, I snatched it off the shelf quicker than a flipper picking up a bottle of Blanton’s. It’s been on my bar ever since. I use it like a Frank’s Red Hot of sorts…
As a seasoned travelers, we are well-acquainted with the pleasures of the airport lounge. It offers a respite from the masses, a dedicated bathroom, a smattering of (usually mediocre) snacks, and a bevy of alcoholic drinks to enjoy between gates.
The foundation of a sour is simple: spirit, sweet, and citrus. A delightful quaff that delivers a little punch from the booze, a little sweet from sugar, and a heavy dose of zest from citrus.
As your dedicated and fearless Cocktail Editor, I sacrificed my tastebuds and gastrointestinal peace to test how bad this drink is.
I’ve been to dozens of bourbon distilleries, and I can confidently say that Wilderness Trail is truly built differently. Everything they do is underpinned by expertise and near fanaticism for science.
When it comes to tasting whiskey – and any spirit, for that matter – there is a wide array of shapes to choose from, each promising to be “the best.” This guide overviews the most common glassware types for drinking whiskey.
Many of us are haunted by that one alcohol we had a terrible evening with years back. For me, it’s tequila. I do enjoy a Margarita, but beyond that, I can’t stomach the agave liquor.
The blend of high rye and single malt whiskey yields a mild burnt sugar sweetness complemented by the toastiness of the malt. The finish leaves a delightful tingle, both from the proof and the high rye mashbill.
Too often secondary finishes are used to cover up mediocre juice and can leave an unbalanced sweetness with an unpleasant finish. This is not the case with the Cab Cask Reserve, and, to me, it tastes like a better-balanced, more nuanced Angel’s Envy Port Finish.
The bottle tag states, “It’s going to be strange liking whiskey,” but I already like whiskey, and I don’t like this one. It doesn’t bring anything new to the market, and adding 8% Kentucky bourbon to the 92% Canadian whisky does not add any dimension.
