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Maker’s 46 Review

When a 'one product company' releases their first new product after 52 years, the stakes are pretty high. Maker's Mark, a huge contributor to...

Organic Nation Vodka and Gin Review

Organic foods have seen an absolute explosion in popularity over the past few years. More people are caring what goes into what they eat...
Scratch and Sniff Limoncello Bottle

Danny DeVito’s Premium Limoncello Original

When it comes to spirits backed by celebrities, we typically have pretty low expectations. Great spirits don't often come out of vanity companies that rely...
Sagatiba Cachaca

An Exploration of Cachaça and Sagatiba

Before starting our journey with Drink Spirits, we had never heard of cachaça (pronounced kah-shah-sah) but our experience with it and Sagatiba have been...

Urban Farmer’s Revolutionary Custom Whiskey Program

Before prohibition it wouldn't be uncommon to find a still inside most farm houses. Farmers used to preserve the value of their grain by...
Esquire Drinks Book by David Wondrich

Esquire Drinks by David Wondrich Review

I've been spending time going over Tony Abou-Ganuim's new book "The Modern Mixologist" and procrastinating writing up my review of it. I don't think...

Whisky Fest Chicago

I didn't quite know what to expect from Whiskyfest Chicago. When I first got the schedule I was surprised at how relatively short the...
Jig Vs ProJig

Jigger vs Pro Jig

When it comes to making great balanced cocktails, an absolutely essential tool is the jigger. This handy little measuring device enables you to get exacting...

McKenzie Rye Whiskey Review

We were absolutely bowled over by Finger Lakes Distilling's white dog / white whiskey, Glen Thunder Corn Whiskey (which got Drink Spirit's highest rating)....

High West Silver Western Oat Whiskey Review

If you had any doubt about the explosive growth of micro-distilleries in America, you need to look no further than High West Distillery located...