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Yamato "Japanese" Whisky

Yamato "Japanese" Whisky

If you’re known by the company you keep, OH BOY do I have a story for you.
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

Crown Royal Canadian Whisky

Crown Royal Canadian Whisky

Yes, it’s everywhere. Yes, Canadian Whisky is a maligned category. And yet, even the experienced whisky lover might be surprised by how Crown Royal avails itself.
Overall Rating: ★★☆

Glenmorangie Signet

Glenmorangie Signet

An utterly remarkable whisky, no question. Well, aside from whether you’re willing to pay for the privilege of trying the damn stuff.
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: ⦸

Beluga Allure Russian Vodka

Beluga Allure Russian Vodka

It’s been some time since we saw a Vodka around these parts. Time to dig into one that turned out to be surprisingly good!
Overall Rating: ★★★

Smith and Cross Jamaican Rum

Smith and Cross Jamaican Rum

Yowza. Like, super fucking yowza. Be warned: maybe this offers up TOO much flavor.
Overall Rating: ★★★

Michter's American Rye

Michter's American Rye

Life is hard enough as it is. So when a good thing comes along, why talk yourself out of enjoying it to the fullest?
Overall Rating:   ★★★

John Barr Blended Scotch

John Barr Blended Scotch

I’ve had better, but I’ve certainly had worse. Compelling if you can find it cheap!
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

Collingwood Canadian Whisky

Collingwood Canadian Whisky

Collingwood isn't the worst Canadian whisky I've tried, but it's a good enough primer on why people shit on the category.
Overall Rating:   

Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum

Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum

Not as bad as I expected. Still not great, but when we're talking about Bacardi, even a backhanded compliment is a reason to celebrate.
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

High West Rendezvous Rye

High West Rendezvous Rye

A solid, distinctive, and well-made "high" rye. However, I think the story of how this product comes to be is something worthy of some attention.
Overall Rating: ★★☆

Forty Creek Copper Pot Reserve

Forty Creek Copper Pot Reserve

Sweet needn't be a bad thing, but you've really got to buckle in for a shockwave of maple if you want to get your tentacles around this one.  Overall Rating: ★★☆