Fall #AF Punch

Fall Punch with
Canadian Club
(Credit: Julia Ritz Toffoli)

By Julia Ritz Toffoli A couple of weeks ago I was up in the Hudson Valley with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday and visit the Tuthilltown Distillery, where Hudson Whiskey, among others, is produced. Now, I’m from Massachusetts, so I’m well familiar with fall foliage, and the gorgeous explosions of color that… Continue reading Fall #AF Punch

The Five Scariest Whiskeys

Whiskey’s Top Halloween Horrors By Richard Thomas As a rule whiskey experts avoid, to quote H.P. Lovecraft, “ye liveliest awfulness” in their writings. The tendency to put the most spotlight on the best stuff is natural enough, but at The Whiskey Reviewer we take pride in spending time in telling readers what they should not drink as… Continue reading The Five Scariest Whiskeys

Pendleton Midnight Canadian Whisky Review

Pendleton Midnight Canadian Whisky
(Credit: John Rayls)

By Father John Rayls Rating: B Hood River Distillers describes itself as the largest and oldest importer, producer, bottler, and marketer of spirits in the Pacific Northwest. Established in 1934 in Hood River, Oregon, Hood River Distillers began by making fruit wines and brandies from the apples and pears that were going to waste as excess… Continue reading Pendleton Midnight Canadian Whisky Review

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whiskey Review

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye
(Credit: Crown Royal)

By Father John Rayls Rating: B- Upfront I should mention I’m not a big fan of Canadian blended whisky, and although I did have a brief affair with Crown Royal’s Coffey Rye Whiskey (103 proof!), this is also the producer of the only bottle of whisky I’ve ever thrown out. The new Northern Harvest Rye… Continue reading Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whiskey Review

Crown Royal Introduces Blended Rye, Expands Barrel Select Program

By Richard Thomas Canadian whisky brand Crown Royal, the top-seller in its category in the United States, has expanded its stake in the rye whiskey field with its new 90-proof Northern Harvest Rye. The new product follows the typical Canadian pattern of being a blend of rye and grain whiskies, but in keeping with its… Continue reading Crown Royal Introduces Blended Rye, Expands Barrel Select Program