Buffalo Happy Hour

12/11/2025

A good whiskey from Flaviar today. Check it out!

Today’s Advent Calendar bottle is The Guard Bridge Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, an exciting blended malt from Eden Mill that brings together character, crafts...

12/10/2025

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Today’s Whiskey Advent Calendar pour takes us to Ireland with Two Stacks The First Cut Irish Whiskey, one of the most exciting independent bottlings in the m...

12/09/2025

Mary Dowling Tequila-Finished Bourbon 🌵🥃
Bourbon meets tequila barrels… but does it work?
We rated it.

Today’s Whiskey Advent Calendar bottle brings bourbon and tequila together in an unexpected way: Mary Dowling Tequila Barrel Finished Bourbon. This innovativ...

12/08/2025

Today we’re heading West to Nevada with Frey Ranch Bottled-In-Bond Rye — a farm-to-glass whiskey that has completely changed the craft rye game. Known for growing, harvesting, and distilling every grain on their ranch, Frey Ranch has become a cult favorite among rye enthusiasts and whiskey purists.

We break down this Bottled-in-Bond rye using our signature Advent scoring system: nose, initial taste, ending notes, collection worthiness, and final rating. We talk about what makes Frey Ranch’s grain-to-glass approach unique and how their 100-proof BiB rye compares to major rye labels across the country.

If you love rye whiskey, craft distilleries, or authentic American agriculture-driven spirits, this review is for you. Our Whiskey Advent Calendar continues with a new bottle every day until Christmas!

👉 Comment below:
Do you prefer rye over bourbon? What’s your favorite BiB release?

12/07/2025

15 Stars First West Bourbon ⭐🥃
Premium bottle. Big reputation. Did it earn a top Advent score?

12/06/2025

Day 6 of our Advent Calendar brings us to Japan. Here are our thoughts!

Welcome back to the Buffalo Happy Hour Whiskey Advent Calendar! Today’s pour takes us to Japan — specifically Okinawa — with Kujira Kyojin Whisky, a unique e...

12/05/2025

Advent Calendar Day 5 Oaklore Distillery Bourbon

Rating the nose, palate, finish, collection potential, and our final verdict.
Would YOU hunt this bottle down?

12/04/2025

ADVENT DAY 4! Chicken C**k Bourbon — Kentucky heritage with a modern twist 🥃🔥
We’re breaking it down: nose, palate, finish, collection worthiness, and final score.
Is this Prohibition comeback worth a spot on your shelf?

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12/03/2025

Advent Calendar Day 3: Loch Lomond 12 Year — Highland character in a glass 🥃
We’re rating the nose, taste, finish, collection worthiness, and final score.
Would YOU add it to your shelf?

12/02/2025

Day #️2⃣ of our Whiskey Advent Calendar — today we’re diving into Sir Davis American Whiskey 🥃🇺🇸
This whiskey brings a fresh take on American craft, blending approachability with character that makes you want to revisit the glass. Sir Davis has a growing following, and we’re putting it to the test with our full Advent rating system.

We break down each pour with:
Nose ➡️ Initial Taste ➡️ Ending Notes ➡️ Would You Add It to the Collection ➡️ Final Rating

Is Sir Davis a bottle that deserves a permanent spot on your shelf?
Drop your thoughts below ⬇️

12/02/2025

Day #️1⃣ of our Whiskey Advent Calendar and we cracked open Bhakta Spirits 1928 Blend 🥃🔥
This pour is all about history and craftsmanship — a blend of vintage spirits that feels more like an experience than a bottle. Bhakta brings a bold approach to whiskey, combining heritage, luxury, and a unique aging philosophy that makes collectors pay attention.

We rate each pour by:
Nose ➡️ Initial Taste ➡️ Ending Notes ➡️ Would You Add It to the Collection ➡️ Final Rating
And trust us… this one sparked a serious conversation 👀

Would YOU add Bhakta 1928 to your bar? Tell us below ⬇️
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11/18/2025

Year 3 is going to be sensational! Sign up below!

🍷🥃 ATTENTION WINE AND SPIRITS LOVERS! 🍷🥃

The wait is finally over. Our ever growing Monthly Wine and Spirits Clubs, which are two of the most talked about clubs in WNY are officially opening signups for 2026.

If you’ve been hearing the buzz from friends, customers, or past members… this is your chance to jump in.

Members get:
• Monthly curated wine or spirits selections
• Exclusive club only discounts
• Access to members only classes, tastings, and bonus events
• First dibs on rare & allocated bottles
• Winery tours, field trips, brunch pairings, wine dinners, holiday classes, and more
• Early notifications on limited releases (yes… that kind of early access)

These clubs fill up quickly every year because the value is insane and the community is even better!

Sign up now before spots fill. 2026 is going to be our best year yet!

Spirits Club: https://forms.gle/LF4Uc1q3NcGtTCBx6

Wine Club: https://forms.gle/JArfbJMfeKiDnczT6