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Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey: Bringing Refinement to Rye
Smoth’s Rating: 8.8/10
Straight rye whiskeys are incredibly popular right now, and if you’ve hopped aboard the bandwagon, Rittenhouse Straigh..
Knob Creek 9 Year Small Batch is BIG Bourbon
Smoth’s Rating: 9/10
I’m an outspoken advocate for big, beefy bourbons. Sure, I can appreciate the more reserved pleasures of a bourbon like ..
Bulleit Bourbon is Worth a Shot
Smoth’s Rating: 7.8/10
The first time I was introduced to Bulleit Bourbon, it was described to me as the “go-to, bar standard for bourbon in ..
Pig’s Nose Blended Scotch: This Little Piggy Went Down Easy
Smoth’s Rating: 7.7/10
Like many self-proclaimed scotch enthusiasts, I give far more attention to Single Malt’s than I do to blends. Not beca..
Glenmorangie 10 ‘The Original’: My Mom’s Scotch
Smoth’s Rating: 7.8/10 (Mom’s Rating: 11/10)
No matter what I drink, or how my palate evolves, I will always remember Glenmorangie 10 ‘The Or..
Imbibing Whiskey With the Intern
It seems absurd to have an intern who doesn’t like drinking supporting your alcohol site. Yet, Andrew was eager to participate, and I could hardly b..
What’s the Best Whiskey Glass?
It’s a question all whis(e)y drinkers ask at some point — what do I drink this damn stuff out of? With the profusion of glasses and styles to choos..
Don’t Waste Your Wealth on ‘White Dog Whiskey’
What began as a simple tasting and review has evolved into a public service announcement: stay away from “White Dog Whiskey.” Yes, it might be i..
Blanton’s Special Reserve is One Boring Bourbon
Smoth’s Rating: 6.5/10
“Special” increasingly bears a negative connotation in our society, and Blanton’s Special Reserve bourbon is leading t..
The Macallan 12: Dropping Sherry Bombs
Smoth’s Rating: 8.4/10
Sometimes it’s nice to get blasted out of your drinking routine, and that’s exactly what The Macallan 12 year sherry-c..