New Releases

New Mezcal coming To St. Louis

Author Jay Schroeder said, “You’re not going to read a book on Mezcal, cover-to-cover, and three hours later be woke and understand mezcal. It’s not going to happen. Mezcal, as a category, is unknowable. It […]

Spirits

Baker’s Bourbon begins anew as a single barrel

I often get asked, what is the difference between a “single barrel” whiskey and a “small-batch” whiskey. The basic differences are in the definitions. A “small batch” whiskey is one that is made from a […]

Spirits

Understanding the cult of Pappy Van Winkle, and where to find some today

I’ll begin by saying I’ve only tried one Pappy Van Winkle whiskey, and it was the Van Winkle 12 year. That said, I’ve always been fascinated with the cult-like following this whiskey has. My first […]