George Dickel Bottled in Bond Fall 2008 is more than just a great pour — it's a history lesson in a glass. On this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger review this award-winning expression while sharing exclusive footage from one of their first-ever distillery tours. Bottled in Bond regulations date back to the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, one of the first consumer protection laws in U.S. history. Dickel's BIB delivers on those strict standards — a single dist

If you think rum is just for mai tais and mojitos, Flor de Caña is about to change your mind. On this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger review this legendary Nicaraguan rum aged at the base of a volcano — yes, really. Flor de Caña is a 5th-generation, family-owned company with centuries of distilling tradition. The rum is made from naturally fermented virgin sugar cane and aged without added sugar or artificial flavors. If Scotch whisky can age for decades

Wait — where's the bottle? That's the first question on this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, as Crystal and Roger pull Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Special Reserve directly from The Liquor Library for a long-overdue review. Tullamore D.E.W. 12 is a triple-distilled, triple-blended Irish whiskey aged for a minimum of 12 years in three types of casks: ex-bourbon, sherry, and port barrels. The result is a layered, exceptionally smooth whiskey with dried fruit, toasted wood, and a

It's the final episode of 2023, and Crystal and Roger are looking back on a year full of incredible pours. From whiskey to tequila, rum to gin, vodka to cognac, they break down the spirits that truly stood out across every category this year. Whether it was a bottle that defied expectations, a brand that told a powerful story, or a pour that simply earned a permanent spot on the shelf — this is the recap episode that every connoisseur deserves to end the year with. Pour yours

Forget everything you thought you knew about white rum. On this episode, Crystal and Roger review Ten to One Caribbean White Rum — a spirit that truly reimagines what rum can be. Ten to One blends rums from multiple Caribbean islands, creating a blend that is at once clean, complex, and completely sippable. The name references the ratio of sugar cane juice to molasses used in production, a nod to the brand's commitment to transparency and quality. With notes of honeysuckle, j

This is The Liquor Connoisseur's special Valentine's Day episode — and they brought a guest! Joining Crystal and Roger in The Liquor Library is theokcfoodeater, here to help review Acre Distilling's Cinnamon Girl Whiskey and create a special Valentine's Day cocktail. Cinnamon Girl is a naturally flavored whiskey that delivers real cinnamon warmth without the burning, syrupy sweetness of Fireball. It's smooth, balanced, and craft-made — everything a flavored whiskey should be.

If you've ever wondered what separates a wheated bourbon from a traditional rye-mashbill bourbon, this episode is the perfect place to start. Crystal and Roger review Wilderness Trail's Wheated Bottled in Bond Bourbon — a benchmark expression from one of Kentucky's most respected craft distilleries. Bottled in Bond means it's at least 4 years old, bottled at exactly 100 proof, and produced at a single distillery in a single season. Wilderness Trail's wheated expression swaps