A day harvesting barrels and building a four-barrel rye blend at Song Dog Distilling. Yogurt rituals, tannic debates, a barrel too good to blend, and the best Sazerac I’ve had outside New Orleans.
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A high-proof agave spirit that hits quickly, sheds heat fast, and finishes with layered sweetness.
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A hazmat-level grape brandy delivering dark fruit depth, challenging aromas, and an unforgettable finish.
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A rich, port- and sherry-finished bourbon offering sweetness, cohesion, and an effortlessly long finish.
NoCo Distillery — Bourbon II “Sanguis Christi” (Ruby Port & PX Sherry Finished) Review Read More »
A bold, four-times distilled bourbon driven by oak, tannin, and a surprisingly elegant marshmallow-and-chocolate core.
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Song Dog Bourbon delivers candied cherry sweetness, maple-glazed bacon notes, and herbaceous rye spice in a surprisingly dense 4–5 year bourbon. A highly approachable pour with subtle Tennessee whiskey vibes.
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Hinterhaus Distilling’s Singularity wins Best American Single Cask Single Malt at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards in Louisville, KY.
A beautiful nose and a persuasive finish, with a mid-palate that plays it soft. About Pagoda “To build the world’s first minority-owned incubator estate — a living, breathing community that fosters entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and creative freedom. A place where people gather to grow, rest, and raise a glass to what’s possible.” – Drink Pagoda Born
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Bright, floral, and expressive — this is finishing done with clarity and confidence. About Pagoda “To build the world’s first minority-owned incubator estate — a living, breathing community that fosters entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and creative freedom. A place where people gather to grow, rest, and raise a glass to what’s possible.” – Drink Pagoda Born from
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A review of Benson Valley High Rye Kentucky Bourbon (90 proof), exploring its caramel sweetness, baking spice character, and approachable balance.
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