The Last Call

06/01/2026

Larrikin Bourbon Company Cigar Lounge is one of the more unique pours I've had this year. Dark fruits, maple syrup, cinnamon sugar, and a rich oily texture somehow come together across FIVE different finishing casks without becoming a mess.

Larrikin Cigar Lounge Bourbon Whiskey Review.

05/28/2026

Smoke, sea salt, honeyed malt, and a wild balance between Tennessee whiskey and Islay Scotch. Chattanooga Whiskey Triple Islay Cask Finish is one of the most unique pours I’ve had this year. Smoky, layered, and dangerously drinkable.

Chattanooga Whiskey Triple Islay Tennessee High Malt Whiskey Review.

05/28/2026

Stopped at Big Red Liquors today and they have a crazy special on Writers' Tears Whiskey Irish whiskey. Each expression only $24.99! needless to say, I had to grab one of each!

05/27/2026

Round Barn Winery & Estate Watchman Barrel Strength Bourbon is one of the biggest surprises I’ve had this year. Rich chocolate, caramel drizzle, fresh honey, and mature oak wrapped into a genuinely impressive craft pour. Michigan whiskey is leveling up fast.

Round Barn Distillery Watchman Barrel Strength Bourbon Review.

05/26/2026

A bourbon made with 100% Bloody Butcher corn? 🌽🥃

West Fork Whiskey Co. delivers a soft, floral, spicy bottled-in-bond bourbon that somehow stays approachable while still feeling unique. Sweet dusty corn, peppery spice, and a whole lot of craft done right.

West Fork Whsky Co. Bloody Butcher Bottled in Bond Bourbon Review.

05/24/2026

World Whiskey Society first tequila release absolutely surprised me. The Astro Extra Añejo brings sweet earthy agave, cracked pepper, buttery texture, grilled cactus, and rich barrel influence together into one seriously enjoyable sip. Gorgeous bottle too.

World Whiskey Society Astro Extra Anejo Tequila Review.

05/22/2026

Floral lavender, grapefruit citrus, ginger spice, and a soft earthy backbone from Texas-grown botanicals. Waterloo Gin No. 9 Gin is one of the better modern American gins I’ve had lately. Balanced, smooth, and genuinely great neat or in a martini.

Waterloo Gin No.9 Gin Review.

05/20/2026

Sweet mesquite smoke, brown sugar, vanilla, and just enough earthy BBQ character to stand out without overpowering the bourbon. The new Bulleit Mesquite Smoked Malt Bourbon is surprisingly approachable and honestly pretty fun to drink. Definitely cocktail friendly too.

Bulleit Bourbon Mesquite Smoked Malt Review.

05/18/2026

James E. Pepper Distillery new Decanter Rye brings big charred oak, thick texture, dark berries, and sweet rye spice. It drinks mature, rich, and surprisingly approachable for a 100% rye mash bill.

The price stings a little, but the pour itself is seriously good.

James E. Pepper Decanter Rye Whiskey Review.

05/16/2026

Four Finger Distillery Bottled in Bond Rye leans hard into that grain-forward, craft profile—think granola, trail mix, and a touch of chocolate with a balanced sweetness. Indiana continues to show up in a big way with releases like this.

Four Finger Distillery Bottled in Bond Rye Whiskey Review.