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Top 5 Liquors of 2024

Top 5 Liquors of 2024: Number 2 – Heaven’s Door Ascension

Coming in at Number 2 is Heaven’s Door Ascension. In 2018 musical icon Bob Dylan launched Heaven’s Door Whisky. In 2023 Heaven’s Door Ascension was the inaugural Kentucky Straight Bourbon for the Tennessee based company.

December 12, 2024

Top Liquor of 2024 - No. 3 - Baker’s 7 Year Single Barrel Bourbon

Top 5 Liquors of 2024

Top 5 Liquors of 2024: Number 3 – Baker’s 7 Year Single Barrel Bourbon

Coming in at Number 3 on on Top 5 Countdown of 2024 is Baker’s 7 Year Single Barrel Bourbon. Baker’s is probably the least known of the four bourbons that make up Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection. The others are Basil Hayden, Knob Creek and Booker’s Bourbon.

December 11, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: My Father Le Bijou 100 Anos

In 2022, My Father Cigars released the Le Bijou 100 Anos to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of the late Jose García Alayon, the father of José “Pepín” García. It returned at the end of 2024 to celebrate 102 Years.

December 10, 2024

Top Liquor of 2024 - No. 4 - Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon

Top 5 Liquors of 2024

Top 5 Liquors of 2024: Number 4 – Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon

Our Top 5 Countdown continues as we unveil Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon coming in at Number 4 on our list of the top liquors of 2024.

December 10, 2024

Press Release

Press Release: Buffalo Trace Distillery Celebrates 26th Annual “Holidays at the Trace” With New Visitor Experiences

Buffalo Trace Distillery has once again transformed into a holiday destination for its 26th annual Holidays at the Trace celebration. The new holiday experience includes walk-through light displays, expanded food and beverage options, additional photo opportunities, live entertainment, new holiday gift items and more

December 9, 2024

Top Liquor of 2024 - No. 5 - Toasted Barrel

Top 5 Liquors of 2024

Top 5 Liquors of 2024: Number 5 – Penelope Toasted

We begin our Top 5 list of 2024 Liquors with a bourbon made at MGP, bottled in New Jersey. Penelope Toasted comes in at 50% ABV its our Number 5 liquor of 2024.

December 9, 2024

Press Release

Press Release: Aganorsa Leaf Announces 2025 Supreme Leaf

Aganorsa Leaf has announced a new vitola of Supreme Leaf will be coming to retailers in early 2025. The 5.5 x 52 Royal Perfecto is limited to 2500 boxes of 10.

December 6, 2024

Tequila Review

Tequila Review: Patron Cristalino Anejo

Released in 2024 Patron Cristalino is the latest offering from Patron at the time of review that is exceptionally smooth with a nice flavor profile. While not our normal forte, we review this one at the request of the wife.

December 4, 2024

Press Release

Press Release: Plasencia Announces El Año de la Culebra – Tribute to Year of the Snake

Plasence El Año de la Culebra Edición Limitada 2025 Year of the snake comes in a 10-count box, with a total production of 6,000 boxes and a $49 MSRP per cigar or $98 for the Culebra.

December 4, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Espinosa Murcielago Shikaka TAA Exclusive

The Espinosa Murcielago Shikaka is a limited edition exclusively for members of the TAA. The Connecticut wrapped cigar changes things up for the formerly full bodied blend. With only 1,000 boxes are they worth the chase?

December 3, 2024

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It all started in 1998 when I walked into a cigar shop for the first time in Brooklyn, NY. A desire to try something new led to life long friendships and a career in the cigar industry. I served as a shop manager, blogger, shop owner, writer, marketing coordinator, sales and was an award winning podcaster. After 25 years, I decided it was time to leave the cigar industry. Cigars are still as a passion of mine as is bourbon so I continue the legacy with this website.... Cheers & Long Ashes!