Published January 1, 2022 at Distiller Magazine, my bottle column covers trends and reviews international spirits and RTDs, with taste ratings (last month’s column here):
— Poli Gran Bassano Vermouths (Italy)
— D’Ussé Cognac (Cognac, France)
— Ron del Barrilito Superior Especial Puerto Rican Rum (Puerto Rico)
— Spirit of Abalone Gin (Sicily, Italy)
— Nàdar Climate Positive Gin (Scotland)
— Roble Fino Reposado Tequila (Mexico)
— J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey: The Hanson and The Gael (Ireland)
— Reservoir Distillery Whiskies (Richmond, VA)
— Brothers Bourbon Cask Strength
— Watershed Barrel Strength Bourbon Batch 002 (Columbus, OH)
RTDs (Ready-to-Drink/Canned Drinks):
— Hunni Soju
— Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills (San Luis Obispo, CA)
— Tio Rodrigo Margaritas (San Luis Obispo, CA)
— Original Sin Cider (New York