highlights – Hops & Spirits

Dragon’s Milk Origin Small Batch Bourbon

Taste Test: Dragon’s Milk Origin Small Batch Bourbon from New Holland Spirits. This new year-round offering brings a 5-year age statement and 95 proof. It’s a solid offering from the folks that bring you Dragon’s Milk Barrel Aged beer.

Wreckers Vanilla Creamsicle Rum Cocktail

Taste Test: Shipwreck Wreckers Vanilla Creamsicle. This ready-to-drink rum cocktail says it’s a blast from the past with an adult twist. If you enjoyed that popsicle back in the day, this might be what you’re looking for.

CoCo Vodka Cocktail

Taste Test: CoCo Vodka Original. This ready-to-drink cocktail is pretty straightforward with vodka and coconut water. The coconut really stands out and, if you’re not a coconut fan, this might not be for you.

Broken Barrel Small Batch Bourbon

Taste Test: Broken Barrel Whiskey Small Batch. This bourbon is finished in oak staves (40% French Oak Staves, 40% Ex-Bourbon Cask Staves, and 20% Sherry Cask Staves). I love what Broken Barrel is doing, but this one wasn’t my favorite. I enjoyed the California Oak more.

Broken Barrel California Oak Whiskey

Taste Test: Broken Barrel Whiskey California Oak. This bourbon is finished in oak staves (20% French Oak Staves & 80% Central Coast Cabernet Wine Barrel Staves). This is a solid pour and worth a try. Very impressed by Broken Barrel.

Siponey Royale

I taste test Siponey Royale. This canned cocktail features rye whiskey, honey, lemon juice and sparkling water. This is one of the better ones I’ve had and flavors come through nicely.

Hard Mountain Dew Baja Blast

I taste test the Hard Mountain Dew Baja Blast. The Hard Mtn Dews have no sugar or caffeine and clock in at 5%ABV. These are definitely unique and worth a try.

Hard Mountain Dew Black Cherry

I taste test Hard Mountain Dew Black Cherry. All of the Hard Mountain Dew are 5% ABV and have no sugar or caffeine. This one wasn’t my favorite and I enjoyed the Watermelon better.

Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash 2022

Taste Test: Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash 2022 Edition. This barrel-aged stout comes in at 17.8% ABV and is aged in bourbon barrel for a year. I’ll be honest, this hit me by the end of the glass but was delicious.

Hard Mountain Dew Watermelon

I taste test Hard Mountain Dew Watermelon. All of the Hard Mountain Dew are 5% ABV and have no sugar or caffeine. It’s definitely interesting and I think I like it more than the OG.