This gin was introduced to us by our Editor-in-Chief’s boss (of their real job), and it was a good thing that it turned out to not be a bad gin. (No need for awkward discussion about why their tastes are bad and they should feel bad). It however does exactly what you typically want from a London gin – to do well in tonic.
The Exorcism of Rich Ackerman: 4.0 – While there is a delicious creamy chocolate flavor here, it’s ruined. That imperial ‘aspect’ of alcohol has made this into something that’s difficult to drink, and overall not worth it.
Price Average: $14
Website: https://www.clownshoesbeer.com/
We here have been long time fans of the Grand Macnish 12 year for being all the scotch your well decanter ever needs, at a price that’s competitive. It lets you feel good about buying some new single malt because it’s always there for you if it ends up being something like Jura. This is a new edition (much like the 15yr sherry) that’s aged in charred casks – and proves that maybe you should just leave things well alone.
Swift & Changeable: 7.5 – Not perfect, but a very well executed saison. There isn’t a bad mark or thing to say about it really.
Price Average: $14
Website: http://www.honestweightbeer.com/
If you asked us why a noted Ghostbuster would join forces with someone to make vodka in the form of Crystal Skull – we wouldn’t have an answer for you. (Maybe because it’s spooky?) We also wouldn’t have an answer for you about why this vodka is just not good, and how starting from the visage of a skull it keeps getting worse and worse.
Victory At Sea Porter: 3.5 – Sure is an imperial porter. Yes it has coffee and vanilla. While it has complexity and intrigue it’s just sweet and bitter in all the wrong ways and not great to drink.
Price Average: $15
Website: https://www.ballastpoint.com/
Sourdough Wild Ale: 6.0 – This is light and nice because of the rye aspects. However when you start adding that sourdough component it simply adds a bunch of ‘bread’ to this which causes it to falter.
Price Average: $11
Website: https://almanacbeer.com/
One of the main benefits of moving whiskey to every other Wednesday is the ability to review more brandies and cognacs as we integrate them more into the site’s lexicon. The cognac we have here is as such a fine addition with some good and some bad points, and some grapey points?
