Blackland Distillery in Fort Worth, Texas is making grain-to-glass whiskey that belongs in any serious conversation about American bourbon. On this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger review Blackland Prairie Gold Bourbon and take you inside the distillery's craft process. Prairie Gold is made from locally sourced Texas grains, distilled on-site, and aged in the brutal Texas heat — which accelerates maturation and creates a uniquely bold, expressive bourbon.

What happens when you take a vodka and rest it in a barrel? You get Acre Golden Halo — a barrel-rested vodka that blurs the line between categories. On this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger review this unique expression from Acre Distilling in Fort Worth, Texas. Golden Halo takes a clean, grain-based vodka and gives it oak contact, resulting in a spirit with the smoothness of vodka and the warmth and color of a lightly aged whiskey. It's a clever product t

Barrel-rested gin is one of the most exciting intersections in the spirits world — and on this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger settle it with a head-to-head: Blackland Barrel Rested Gin vs. Rabbit Hole Bespoke Gin. Two very different approaches, two very different outcomes. Blackland, born right here in Fort Worth, Texas, takes their gin through bourbon barrel aging, giving it warm vanilla and oak notes alongside botanical complexity. Rabbit Hole's Bespok

Same Old Moses from Wanderfolk Spirits in Guthrie, Oklahoma is already a fan favorite — but now the distillery has released two bold new specialty expressions: a Sauternes Double Barrel Rye and an Amarone Double Barrel Rye. On this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger dig into both to see if these wine cask finishes have the Rye(t) stuff. The Sauternes finish brings a honeyed sweetness and stone fruit complexity, while the Amarone delivers deep, wine-soaked ri

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.

New year, new spirits. On this episode, Crystal and Roger kick off the year by reviewing Woodworks Distilling Company's 4 Grain Vodka — a craft spirit from right here in Oklahoma City. Most vodkas are made from a single grain or base ingredient, but Woodworks takes it a step further by incorporating four grains into the mash. The result is a noticeably more complex neutral spirit — one that has texture, depth, and a subtle character that sets it apart from the standard shelf