Liquor Reviews

McKenzie Rye Whiskey Review

McKenzie Rye Whiskey Review

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It’s hard to deny that we’re in the midst of a rye shortage. (It’s also hard to believe, as new ryes are released seemingly every month.) American sales of rye whiskey have exploded since the beginning of the cocktail renaissance,…

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Shellback Rum Review

Shellback Rum Review

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One of the newest products to cross our desk is Shellback Rum. Introduced last month and hailing from Barbados, Shellback is currently producing both a silver and a spiced rum at the West Indies Rum Distillery. Shellback Silver Rum The…

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Kahlua Iced Coffee Review

Kahlua Iced Coffee Review

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Over here at Cocktail Enthusiast headquarters, we’re really gearing up for National Coffee Day. Which is Saturday. Yesterday, we looked at some espresso cocktails, and today we’re diving into a trio of Kahlua Iced Coffees. Which come in cans. Most…

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Camus Borderies XO Cognac Review

Camus Borderies XO Cognac Review

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Let’s get one thing straight — this cognac isn’t Ludacris’ swill (no offense, Luda. Loved you in Hustle and Flow). But see, next year the Camus family will mark their 150th year of producing cognacs. They’ve been doing it for…

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Knockeen Hills Poteen Review

Knockeen Hills Poteen Review

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Until last week, I’d never met Irish poteen. Which makes sense, considering it’s only recently been legalized in Ireland. And I live in America. This spirit, that the Irish have been distilling for centuries, has only been available for commercial…

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