Archive for February, 2010

Tasting Note: Woodford Reserve Review

Woodford Reserve would be a great steal had it been about USD $7.00 cheaper. Smooth with hints of oak and a clean finish, but a bit high on cost.

February 28, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Tasting Notes: Knob Creek Bourbon Review

Smooth with great viscosity and a full-bodied flavor with potent alcohols. A bit costly considering the main direction seems to be potent alcohols.

February 28, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

ABV 10: Woo Woo Vodka Cocktails

We’re mixing the Woo Woo recipe with our vodka brands: Tito’s, Christiania, Absolut, Smirnoff and Gray Goose.

February 27, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Filed Under: Vodka, video

ABV 09: Vodka Tasting

Tasting Tito’s, Grey Goose, Absolut, Christiania and Grey Goose Vodkas.

February 22, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Filed Under: Vodka, video

ABV 08: Gin Brands and Tom Collins

G’vine, martin miller, tanqueray and bombay sapphire!

February 20, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Filed Under: Gin, video

ABV 07: London Dry Gin

G’Vine Nouaison, Martin Miller, Tanqueray and Bombay Sapphire.

February 15, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Filed Under: Gin, video

Tasting Notes: Cruzan Coconut Rum Review

Cruzan Rum is produced in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Their distillery was founded in 1760 and claims the distinction of “the most honored rum distillery in the world.” What does this buy you in terms of a coconut rum? Let’s break down the numbers and find out. We’re talking about a rum that’s 27.5% [...]

February 13, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Filed Under: Coconut Rum, Tasting Notes, blog

Tasting Notes: Don Q Coconut Rum Review

In 1865, Don Juan Serrallés produced his very first cask of aged rum using a copper still he imported from France and some American oak barrels. The high standard created by Don Juan Serrallés have been used to create the Don Q Puerto Rican rum brand. The Don Q Coco puerto rican rum rings in [...]

February 13, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Filed Under: Coconut Rum, Tasting Notes, blog

Tasting Notes: Malibu Coconut Rum Review

Malibu is a coconut rum made with natural coconut extract by the French company Pernod Ricard. They’re product is made in barbados and is 21% ABV here in the United States (that’s 42-Proof). Nose: Light on smell, almost giving off the aroma of a standard light rum. Taste: Silky smooth texture, subtle and light on [...]

February 13, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Filed Under: Coconut Rum, Tasting Notes, blog

ABV 06: Orange Liqueur Cocktails

Senior Curacao of Curacao, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Patron Citronge and Combier Orange Liqueur.

February 13, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Filed Under: Orange Liqueur, video