Name: Dutchess Private Reserve Bottled By: Millbrook Distillery ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Age: 6 Years Notes: On the nose Dutchess Private Reserve has a nice vanilla and honey aroma to it. On the palate there are some similar notes of warm vanilla, smooth honey, spices, and a light smoky flavor. I also noticed some light fruit flavors of apricots and […]
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Gear: The Connoisseur’s Vault is one serious safe and very expensive. Made in Germany by Döttling, renowned manufacturers of luxury safes since 1919, this is the home vault with secure, dedicated storage for those with refined taste. The three-door vault has a main safe, accessible by a key pad combination, with eight integrated watch winders—each […]
Drink: A few years ago, Jeff Arnett, the Master Distiller at Jack Daniel’s, released a limited edition Unaged Tennessee Rye Whiskey before maturing the rest of the whiskey. After aging in brand new white oak barrels for two seasons, Jack Daniels invites you to taste what is now the limited edition Rested Tennessee Rye, a semi-aged, charcoal […]
Drink: Teeling Whiskey Co. offers Vintage Reserve Single Malt Whiskey, some of the oldest single malt Irish Whiskey ever bottled, crafted from 21 year old Irish Whiskey distilled in 1991 and matured in bourbon casks, then married in Sauterne wine casks for a unique flavor. Each cask was hand selected for quality and taste. Limited to only 5,000 […]
1.5 oz. bourbon 1 oz. dry vermouth 1 tbsp. blackberry brandy 2 tsp. lemon juice lemon twist for garnish. Add bourbon, dry vermouth, brandy, and lemon juice to a shaker filled with ice. Shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist. Enjoy.
