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Whicked Pickle Whiskey

Whicked Pickle Whiskey

Look: I couldn’t not try it. If you’ve ever pined for a spirit that tastes like condiments, this is for you.
Overall Rating:

Seagram's 7 Blended Whiskey

Seagram's 7 Blended Whiskey

Maybe just about the worst whiskey you could buy. I argue it’s so bad, it’s actually instructive of what makes a bad whiskey in general.
Overall Rating: ⦸

Redemption Bourbon

Redemption Bourbon

Redemption is fine. Not fine as in “a fine spirit,” but “fine” in the sense of being perfectly adequate on all levels without ever managing to astound.
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

Cazadores Reposado Tequila

Cazadores Reposado Tequila

Great in a margarita, and offers decent enough value, but it’s one of those tequilas that you won’t be in a rush to enjoy straight.
Overall Rating: ★☆☆


Ancient Age Bourbon

Ancient Age Bourbon

There's value here to be sure. But if you're the kind of person who can afford an extra topping on your pizza, Ancient Age is hard to recommend on merit alone.
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

Is it downright awful? No. That said, it's hard to reward what I feel is the taste of resting on centuries-old laurels. 
Overall Rating:   ⃠

Chopin Potato Vodka

Chopin Potato Vodka

Potato vodka: turns out it's a hell of a lot like regular vodka. This stuff is serviceable, but it certainly isn't in the upper echelon of fine spirits.
Overall Rating: ★☆☆