[one_third_last] A s I search for a name for my new column, I think it’s quite appropriate to have my first review be about a new spirit, TazaRay Red – an infant in the market trying to make its mark in a saturated party of older and street savvy distilled veterans. I was drawn to review this one first, because, like the new girl at the soirée, this 90 proof sunflower and corn based brew is aged in red wine barrels and makes its mark as the first true “Gluten-Free” spirit. And let’s face it, if you are going to crash the boy’s club, you put on your best lipstick, have kick ass shoes and waltz in with style that no one’s ever seen before. Initial fragrance is that of sunflowers and toasted caramel. It has a sweet smell, but picks up the red wine flavor on the first sip.…
Cider Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky and Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky Virginia Distillery Company| Lovingston, VA I ‘ve lived in Augusta for almost 30…
Clyde May’s Straight Bourbon | Conecuh Ridge Distillery What: It’s a cold rainy day compared to the last few weeks of “winter” here in…
Aberlour 16 Year Old Ahhhh, my first love……………….. I’m not sure exactly when I started “collecting” Scotch, or even the first one I bought,…
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Highland Park 18 T his whiskey, in my opinion, is a staple, like having bread, milk, eggs, and beer in the house (milk is…