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Review: Redwood Empire Pipe Dream, Emerald Giant, and Lost Monarch (Updated 2026)
Only two years ago Sonoma-based Graton Distillery released Redwood Empire, a blend of its own microdistilled spirit and sourced whiskey. Now the brand is back with not one, not two, but three new expressions which collectively replace the 2018 release. Here’s all the details to get you started. Purple Wine + Spirits today announced its… The post Review: Redwood Empire Pipe Dream, Emerald Giant, and Lost Monarch (Updated 2026) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null0 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonbuy-it-nowfeaturedrated-breviews - news
Review: Cantrip Elixir Hemp Spirit
Cantrip makes a variety of THC-infused sodas, but Elixir is its only hemp “spirit,” a milky-cloudy blueish serum that contains 166mg of THC per 750ml bottle, or about 10mg per serving. What Elixir tastes like is hard to describe. Imagine a melted and watered-down mix of bubble gum and cotton candy, cut through with a… The post Review: Cantrip Elixir Hemp Spirit appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null0 viewsmixers-non-alcoholicrated-breviews - news
Review: Sugarlands Eggo Blueberry Waffle Moonshine
Located along the main strip in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Sugarlands Distilling Company opened its flagship distillery in March 2014. Serious whiskey drinkers may know the company for the straight rye whiskey released under its Roaming Man label, but among the crowds that pass through its doors each year, Sugarlands is best known for an extensive lineup… The post Review: Sugarlands Eggo Blueberry Waffle Moonshine appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Jacob Kiper0 viewsfeaturedrated-creviewswhiskeywhite-whiskey-moonshine-poitin - news
Review: Maison Wessman 2023 White Raven and 2020 Raven Blood
The pair of Raven wines we are trying today were made at the Maison Wessman winery in Limoux in southern France and are the result of a collaboration between winemaker Róbert Wessman and JJ Julius Son, lead singer and songwriter for the popular rock band Kaleo. Collaborations between celebrities and wineries aren’t new anymore, but… The post Review: Maison Wessman 2023 White Raven and 2020 Raven Blood appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Robert Lublin0 viewsbest-valuerated-areviewswine - news
Review: Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III
To mark 25 years since its resurrection, Bruichladdich is releasing a new whisky, Yellow Submarine III, a companion to its similarly honorific Bruichladdich Old Skool (which we have not seen, sadly) and a follow-up, of course, to Yellow Submarines I and II (which we also have not reviewed). Bruichladdich’s Yellow Submarine series begin in 2005… The post Review: Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null0 viewsfeaturedrated-areviewsscotch-whiskywhiskey - news
Review: Wines of Vecchie Terre di Montefili, 2026 Releases
Vecchie Terre di Montefili is a boutique producer in Chianti Classico, operating a small 12.5-hectare estate at an altitude of about 1500 feet. Sangiovese is of course the focus here, and winemaker (“more an agronomist than winemaker”) Serena Gusmeri guided us through a tasting of three of its expressions recently over Zoom. A big believer in… The post Review: Wines of Vecchie Terre di Montefili, 2026 Releases appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null1 viewrated-arated-breviewswine - news
Review: Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon: 100 Proof, Cask Strength, and 1776 Edition (2026)
Today, the United States marks its 250th anniversary. In the months surrounding the occasion, “America 250” became nearly impossible to avoid. Advertising campaigns, commemorative releases, and media coverage all joined the celebration, each offering its own interpretation of a quarter millennium of American history. When people around the world picture the United States, certain images… The post Review: Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon: 100 Proof, Cask Strength, and 1776 Edition (2026) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Jacob Kiper2 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-arated-breviews - news
Review: Dogfish Head Canned Cocktails, Complete Lineup
Dogfish Head is well and rightly known for its exceptional beer lineup, and lately it’s jumped into canned cocktails — all made with real spirits and real fruit, no malt liquor here. We received seven RTDs, available in a pair of 8-packs containing four flavors each (Vodka Crush appears in both). All are bottled at… The post Review: Dogfish Head Canned Cocktails, Complete Lineup appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null1 viewrated-arated-bready-to-drink-premixed-cocktailsreviews - news
Review: Bhakta 1868 America250 Edition
Raj Bhakta wears a lot on his sleeve, including his love for America. It’s no surprise then that his eponymous spirit label is jumping on the 4th of July bandwagon to commemorate America’s 250th birthday with a special bottle. And boy is he pulling out all the stops. Bhakta 1868 America250 Edition is a mix… The post Review: Bhakta 1868 America250 Edition appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Drew Beard1 viewfeaturedrated-areviewsspirits - news
Review: 2024 Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato Friuli DOC
With summer in full swing, every bar needs a healthy stock of rose wine to keep folks cool, hydrated, and happy. Rather than the usual Provence or California roses, consider this offering from Attems, a rose made from pinot grigio in Italy’s Friuli region. Ramato is a wine style exclusive to Friuli pinot grigio, wherein… The post Review: 2024 Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato Friuli DOC appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null1 viewbest-valuerated-areviewswine - news
Review: Peg Leg Porker America 250 Bourbon
Chances are pretty good that there is barbecue in your future this holiday weekend, and Tennessee’s Peg Leg Porker, founded by award-winning pitmaster Carey Bringle, has the whiskey to pair with it. Warning: like the barbecue you’re probably planning to eat, it’s quite the mouthful. The new Spirit of America Limited Edition Summer Series –… The post Review: Peg Leg Porker America 250 Bourbon appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Drew Beard0 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-breviewstennessee-whiskey - news
Review: 2022 Spring Valley Vineyard Nina Lee Syrah Walla Walla Valley
Would you believe our last review of a wine from Spring Valley Vineyard was a 2007 bottling? 15 years later we’re back with a look at a new expression, a syrah called Nina Lee. (Pronounced Nine-ah Lee, by the way.) This may be 100% syrah, but it sure doesn’t show it, offering a surprisingly fruity attack… The post Review: 2022 Spring Valley Vineyard Nina Lee Syrah Walla Walla Valley appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null0 viewsrated-areviewswine - news
Review: Dark Arts America 250 Years of Spirit 5X Blend Bourbon 11 Years Old
Great whiskey often asks a simple question: can a collection of individual parts become something greater than any one of them alone? Dark Arts Whiskey House has built its identity around that very idea. Its philosophy of alchemy is not centered on turning lead into gold, but on transformation. Separate barrels, each with its own… The post Review: Dark Arts America 250 Years of Spirit 5X Blend Bourbon 11 Years Old appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Jacob Kiper2 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-areviewswhiskey - news
Dalwhinnie 1973 29 Years (Diageo Special Releases 2003)
A review of the Dalwhinnie 1973 29 Years, part of the Diageo Special Releases 2003.
by Thijs Klaverstijn0 viewsreviewsdalwhinniehighlandsscotland197329yo - news
Review: Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey 4 Years Old (2022)
For such a humble brand, Old Overholt Rye has undergone an awfully large number of reinventions over the last decade, including a full relaunch with proof change only 2 years ago, a bonded expression, and an overproof version. Now standard-issue Old Overholt is changing once again, keeping the new 43% abv but adding a 4… The post Review: Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey 4 Years Old (2022) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null1 viewamerican-whiskeybuy-it-nowrated-breviewsryewhiskey - news
Review: Non-Alcoholic Beers of Best Day Brewing, Complete Lineup
Best Day Brewing hails from, of all places, Sausalito, California, a tiny residential and tourist community north of the Golden Gate Bridge that’s best known for expensive sushi and even pricier cocktails. Since its founding in 2020, the company has become one of the most widely distributed non-alcoholic beer brands, with availability of its six… The post Review: Non-Alcoholic Beers of Best Day Brewing, Complete Lineup appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null0 viewsbeermixers-non-alcoholicrated-arated-breviewstop-rated - news
Review: Copper & Cask “Wave That Flag” Bourbon and “Boston Rum Party” Rye
In 2026, consumers have been inundated with American whiskey releases bearing America 250 branding in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. For many producers, the formula has been fairly predictable: add an America 250 logo to the label, reference “1776-2026,” and attach a patriotic name. Numerous releases also direct… The post Review: Copper & Cask “Wave That Flag” Bourbon and “Boston Rum Party” Rye appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Jacob Kiper1 viewamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-arated-breviews - news
Review: Virginia Distillery Split Barrel Project #1
How do you get more bourbon drinkers to embrace American single malt? Virginia Distillery Co. thinks they might have the answer with their latest line extension. The Split Barrel Project is a first of its kind blend of bourbon and American single malt conceived as a gateway to American single malt for those traditional American… The post Review: Virginia Distillery Split Barrel Project #1 appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Drew Beard0 viewsamerican-whiskeyrated-breviewswhiskey - news
Review: Casamigos RTD Margaritas – Classic Lime and Spicy
Casamigos is the latest tequila brand to jump into the ready-to-drink space, this time with two bottles timed to take advantage of World Cup madness. The two expressions — Classic Lime and Spicy — are made with Casamigos blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and natural flavors, and both come in either 750ml or 375ml… The post Review: Casamigos RTD Margaritas – Classic Lime and Spicy appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null0 viewsfeaturedrated-bready-to-drink-premixed-cocktailsreviews - news
Glen Garioch 1973 52 Years (Decadent Drinks)
A review of the Glen Garioch 1973 52 Years from Decadent Drinks, the oldest Glen Garioch ever bottled.
by Thijs Klaverstijn0 viewsreviewsglen-gariochhighlandsscotland197352yo - news
Unfamiliar Gems and a Classic from “Burgundy’s Backyard”
A special occasion wine joins the regular under £10 wines. The post Unfamiliar Gems and a Classic from “Burgundy’s Backyard” appeared first on MidWeek Wines .
by Brian Elliott0 viewsreviews - news
Review: Typhur Fast Nugget Ice Maker
Who doesn’t love nugget ice? Those soft, chewy micro-cubes can turn any beverage into a delicious quasi-slushy. And slushy is arguably the perfect cold beverage consistency. Originally invented for hospital patients (seriously, look it up), nugget ice went mainstream when fast food restaurants like Sonic started promoting it. I distinctly remember my dad going to… The post Review: Typhur Fast Nugget Ice Maker appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Drew Beard0 viewsbarwarebuy-it-nowrated-areviews - news
Review: Green River Honey Finished Bourbon
Honey-finished whiskey (and other spirits) appears to be a full-on trend right now, with Green River the latest bourbon to get in on the fun. This expression is more straightforward that some, using a small amount of 100% local honey added directly to the barrel of its Kentucky bourbon, rather than attempting to finish the… The post Review: Green River Honey Finished Bourbon appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null0 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-breviewswhiskey - news
Review: Prats + Symington 2024 Post Scriptum and 2023 Chryseia
Prats + Symington has been making dry table wines in the Duoro Valley for decades — unique because this region is known mostly for producing Port grapes. While we’ve seen its Post Scriptum release on many occasions (the Quinta de Roriz branding is no longer present), this is our first look at Chryseia, the winery’s… The post Review: Prats + Symington 2024 Post Scriptum and 2023 Chryseia appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null0 viewsrated-arated-breviewstop-ratedwine