From the continuously innovative mind of Rich Stabile owner of Long Island Distillery comes the Pine Barrens Sunrise Wildfire Moon. What makes this spirit more unique than the traditional “un-aged” whisky that seems to flood the market is that Sunrise Wildfire Moon uses a 100% English style high hop malted barley wine ale for their […]
The other day I was going to meet up with David and a few other friends at Cigar Inn’s new 73rd street location and I wanted to bring a drink that didn’t break the bank (which, let’s be honest, is already broken). So I stopped by Park Avenue Spirits, my absolute favorite liquor store in […]
“It’s about damn time.”That was the first thought that came to mind when I sat down for a rooftop dram of this marvelous straight-rye blend. I’ve been drinking the Double Rye from the High West Distillery on and off again now for about a year. It’s just one of those whiskies that keeps you coming back again and again. High West Double Rye is unique among rye whiskey […]
Recently I had the pleasure of smoking the new Flagship cigar from Sindicato aptly called “Sindicato”. The cigar is blended by Arsenio Ramos at the Casa Fernandez factory and is something to behold. Appearance & Construction The box press along with its excellent construction make it one silky smooth stick that I don’t know if […]
Up for review today is the Origin of Species by La Pluma Cigars. This brand sponsored our last Smoker Social at Merchants NY Cigar Bar, and they were a huge hit. I’ve only smoked a handful of cigars from La Pluma, but I’m already a big fan. Reasons below. Blend Specifics Size: Corona Gorda Wrapper: […]
After a few weeks in the Scotch world, I’m returning to my roots on the bourbon trail to review this W.L. Weller 12 Year, another great offering from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. For the price (about $25), this is really a respectable bourbon that delivers on flavor and finish. Here are my thoughts. Product Information Spirit Type: […]
Up for a quick review tonight is La Musa, distributed by Emilio Cigars, one of my all-time favorite boutique brand popular for the AF1, AF2, Suave, and more. I could go on and on about how enjoyable I find just about every cigar in the Emilio portfolio, but let’s get to the review, right? Blend […]
It seems like anyone beginning their journey in Scotch hears about the Laphroaig 10 Year almost immediately. It’s the go-to “peaty scotch” for beginners. And what can I say? It is indeed a very enjoyable scotch, at a great price-point, that offers a good introduction to the world of peaty scotches. It wouldn’t be my first […]
My Bourbon Journey continues with Rowan’s Creek Bourbon. I was looking for an aggressive bourbon at a great price point, and this bottle of Rowan’s Creek was my gamble. What a good gamble it was. At 100.1 proof, this bourbon packs a punch, but at just $38 in New York City, this is easily one […]
I’ve waited a long time to finally sit down and review the Ezra Zion Eminence. I had smoked a few in the past and was very excited to come back for an official review. It really is a beautiful cigar to behold and comes with a lot of expectation from Ezra Zion. Featuring a Mexican […]
One of the things I love about living in New York City and the underground cigar scene is you never know who you will meet or what you will discover next. Such was the case about a year ago at a NYC cigar lounge where I was introduced to Alejandro Rocha, president of Puros Rocha. […]
During one of our cold and dreary winters here in New York I invited some close friends to my house for a grueling task. I wasn’t asking them to move furniture or paint rooms which are the archetypal favors you may rope a friend into. No, this was a “chore” most mates would jump at […]