While we are certified whiskey specialists we enjoy drinking a variety of spirits, like Tequila and Vodka. We even have fun tasting both fantastic and absolutely disgusting flavored spirits, too. Whatever else it is lives here with tastings and reviews, general information, and even some cocktail (or shot) recipes.
My days of drinking vodka involved flavored Svedka and Smirnoff. Granted, those were in my days of when it wasn’t exactly legal for me to be drinking alcohol. I had grown up, a little bit, and moved my way to Absolut and Tito’s, but there wasn’t much else in terms of vodka for me. Present…
Much like scotch, tequila is a spirit I’m trying to drink more and more of in hopes of developing a palate for it. I’ve already found a couple tequilas I really like, such as Teremana Anejo, but it doesn’t stop there. Today, we’re going to do a quick overview and review of Corazon Tequila Blanco….
With the explosion of seltzers in the last half decade, nearly every beer brand has tried to grab a share of the market. What started as White Claws and Truly has turned into Bud Light Seltzer, Corona Seltzer, Michelob Ultra Seltzers, and so on. We’re likely to see something similar happen in the world of…
While we here at Barrel & Brew aren’t necessarily the biggest fans of flavored spirits, we do appreciate some of them. One of those being Slow & Low Rock and Rye. It’s been one of our favorite “old-fashioned’s in a bottle”. Recently, Slow & Low released a Coffee Old-Fashioned, so naturally we had to buy…
Tequila’s never really been my go-to drink of choice. Outside of taking shots, I’ve always chosen to go with other spirits – for mixers or drinks on the rocks. I even prefer a daquiri to a margarita. However, I know there are so many people out there who appreciate good tequila, so I’m gonna try…
My go-to drink is almost always whiskey. Tequila doesn’t often make it into my body unless it’s in the form of a shot. However, I’m trying to expand my palate with more drinkable or sippable tequilas. Naturally, that led me in the direction of aged tequilas such as Teremana Anejo. I did not expect it…
Over the last couple years fake Hennessy has been a way for scammers and con artists to make money. They are distilling their own liquor and selling it in Hennessy bottles. We’re here to cue you in on the best ways to spot fake Henny because it’s not only unethical but potentially dangerous. This isn’t…
Tequila is notorious as a shot. So, if someone shows up to a party with a handle of this Mexican spirit, you can be sure that shots will be taken. If you’re anything like me, you don’t need to take a shot of liquor ever again, but you certainly will. When that bottle of Tequila…
A chaser is a drink taken immediately after taking a shot to limit the burn and ethanol taste left over in your mouth. Whether you like shots or not, it’s important for you to know the best chasers and worst chasers for vodka. Why, you ask? At any given party, there’s always going to be…
Tequila may be the most controversial spirit out there. Often times, people either love it or they really hate it. So, we decided to go out and find some tequila that everyone can enjoy. This brought us to El Padrino Tequila, one of the most highly rated tequilas on the market at a fair price….
Like most liquor brands in today’s age, there are endless options to choose from. Captain Morgan is no different. They have 13 different products in their selection ranging from 100 Proof Spiced Rum down to pre-mixed cocktails. So, in this article, we are going to cover a couple, not all, of the Captain Morgan varieties…
In this article, we’re going to discuss Gordon’s Gin and Gordon’s Pink Gin, two of the best selling Gin’s in the world. While there is no debating their sales numbers, we are going to dive into the more important questions. Is Gordon’s Gin good? What is Gordon’s Pink Gin? How much do they cost? However,…