The Liquor Connoisseur

The Liquor Connoisseur
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Crystal and Roger review bourbon, tequila, cognac, rum, Scotch, Irish whiskey, rye, vodka, mezcal, Bacanora, and craft spirits — with a special focus on craft brands, Oklahoma and Texas distilleries, and the business behind the bottle. New episodes every week. Honest reviews. Real education. No pretense. We've reviewed over 136 expressions and interviewed founders from Sorel Liqueur, Du Noord Social Spirits, Black Momma Vodka, Kilinga Bacanora, and dozens more. We've been inside Hochatown Distilling, Woodworks Distilling Co., Bardstown Bourbon Company, and Black Momma Vodka.

  1. Aug 22

    What Alcohol Does to Your Skin| Get Drenched w/ Jessica's Skincare Labs

    You know to drink water after a night out.But what about your skin?In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur®, Crystal sits down with Jessica Wright, cosmetic chemist and founder of Jessica's Skincare Laboratories, for a conversation we've been waiting more than a year to have.Jessica has spent 17 years working as a chemist, including analytical chemistry, research and development, formulation, hair care, skincare, and the alcohol industry.And this time, we're connecting two worlds you don't usually hear discussed together:🥃 Alcohol💧 Hydration🧴 SkincareJessica explains what can happen to your skin after drinking, why hydration matters, and why taking care of your body after a night out shouldn't stop with a bottle of water.We also unbox and discuss Jessica's Drenched In Water skincare collection and the science and entrepreneurial journey behind creating it.IN THIS EPISODE💧 What alcohol can do to your skin🥃 Why your post-drinking routine shouldn't stop with drinking water🧴 How to replenish moisture after a night out🧪 What hyaluronic acid does in skincare✨ Why Jessica created Drenched In WaterHow do we GET DRENCHED? 💦😂━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━💦 MEET DRENCHED IN WATERJessica developed Drenched with hydration at the center of the formula.The collection featured in the episode includes:🫧 Cleanser💧 Serum🧴 Moisturizer✨ Glycolic Acid Pads🎭 Turmeric Masks━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🧪 MEET JESSICA WRIGHTJessica isn't simply a beauty influencer talking about skincare.She's a chemist.Her career has included analytical chemistry, R&D, surfactants, aerosols, hair care, product formulation, contract manufacturing, skincare, and work within the alcohol industry.Her path wasn't exactly linear.She talks candidly about graduating with significant student debt, struggling to find the career she expected after college, losing some of her passion for chemistry, rediscovering it through formulation, and eventually starting Jessica's Skincare Laboratories.It's entrepreneurship without the Instagram filter.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━💜 CONNECT WITH JESSICA'S SKINCARE LABORATORIES🌐 Jessica's Skincare Laboratories:https://jessicasskincarelab.com📸 Instagram:Jessica identifies the brand's Instagram in the episode as @jessicascarelaboratories.💦 Look for Drenched In Water and the #GetDrenched campaign.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🥃 FOLLOW THE LIQUOR CONNOISSEUR🌐 Website:https://www.theliquorconnoisseur.com▶️ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theliquorconnoisseur📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theliquorconnoisseur🎵 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theliquorconnoisseur👍 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/theliquorconnoisseur🎙️ Spotify:Find The Liquor Connoisseur on Spotify🍎 Apple Podcasts:Find The Liquor Connoisseur on Apple PodcastsThe Liquor Connoisseur currently describes its mission as spirits reviews, education and responsible, mindful drinking.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ABOUT THE LIQUOR CONNOISSEUR®The Liquor Connoisseur was founded by Crystal and Roger with a mission centered on responsible, mindful drinking and spirits education.We explore the history, culture, production and science behind what's in your glass while introducing you to the brands, founders and people shaping the industry.🥃 Swirl. Sniff. Sip. Savor.Drink to Remember, Not to Forget.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━#TheLiquorConnoisseur #Skincare #AlcoholAndSkin#SkincareTips #SkincareRoutine #DehydratedSkin #SkinHydration #HydratingSkincare #HyaluronicAcid #CosmeticChemist #BeautyScience #DrenchedInWater #GetDrenched #JessicasSkincareLaboratories #SensitiveSkin #BeautyEntrepreneur #BeautyFounder #WomenInBusiness #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #FounderStory #DrinkResponsibly #DrinkToRemembernottoforget

  2. Aug 22

    From 3D Printed Bottle Holders to Life-Size Batman | Meet JP of Layer-Point

    What happens when a wild idea, a bottle of spirits, and 39 3D printers collide?In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur®, Crystal sits down with longtime friend, maker, and tech enthusiast JP to explore the world of 3D printing, creativity, entrepreneurship, and turning ideas into things you can actually hold.And yes... somehow life-size Batman gets involved.JP has been 3D printing for more than a decade, and he helped The Liquor Connoisseur and Perspection Spirits take one of our own ideas from an AI-generated concept to a real, functional 3D-printed FoxSwan bottle holder.Because generating a cool picture is one thing.Actually figuring out how to BUILD it is another.In this episode, we talk about:🖨️ How 3D printing turns ideas into physical products🦊 How we created the Perspection FoxSwan bottle holder🦇 Creating LIFE-SIZE Batman, Deathstroke, Venom, masks, props, and characters🏠 Whether 3D-printed houses could change construction👨‍👩‍👧 Why 3D printing can be a great hobby for families and kids🛠️ What beginners should look for when choosing their first 3D printerAnd because this is still The Liquor Connoisseur...Crystal enjoys Perspection Strawberry Coconut Vodka while showcasing Perspection Apple Crisp Gin in the custom FoxSwan bottle holder JP helped bring to life.So whether you're into spirits, 3D printing, entrepreneurship, AI, making things, Batman, or just watching two creative people continually give each other increasingly ridiculous project ideas...This episode is for you.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🖨️ CONNECT WITH JP / LAYER-POINTLearn more about personalized 3D printing education, troubleshooting, repair, and maker support:🌐 LayerPoint:https://layerpoint.com🌐 Oklahoma 3D Printing Community & Resources:https://ok-3d.comOklahoma 3D PrintJoin the group, help them get to 2k followers, and you might win a free 3D printer!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PBM38Petz/━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🥃 DISCOVER PERSPECTION SPIRITSFeatured in this episode:🍎 Perspection Apple Crisp Gin🍓🥥 Perspection Strawberry Coconut VodkaPerspection was created around a simple idea: the same experience can look completely different depending on the perspective you bring to it.See Spirits Differently.🌐 https://www.perspectionspirits.com📸 https://www.instagram.com/perspectionspirits━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🔗 FOLLOW THE LIQUOR CONNOISSEUR🌐 Website:https://www.theliquorconnoisseur.com▶️ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theliquorconnoisseur📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theliquorconnoisseur🎵 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theliquorconnoisseur👍 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/theliquorconnoisseur🎙️ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/theliquorconnoisseur🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/theliquorconnoisseur📩 Business, Guest, Media & Partnership Inquiries:[contact@theliquorconnoisseur.com━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ABOUT THE LIQUOR CONNOISSEUR®The Liquor Connoisseur is a spirits education, review, tasting, and conversation platform hosted by Crystal and Roger Corbin.We explore whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, tequila, rum, gin, vodka, cognac, cocktails, distilleries, brands, entrepreneurs, creators, and the people and stories that make the spirits experience interesting.Because sometimes the best conversations around a bottle aren't actually about the bottle.🥃 SWIRL. SNIFF. SIP. & SAVOR.Drink to Remember, Not to Forget.®━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Never drink and drive. Know your limits and enjoy responsibly.#3DPrinting #TheLiquorConnoisseur #3DPrintingCommunity #3DPrintingForBeginners #3DPrinter #MakerCommunity #3DPrinted #3DPrintingIdeas #3DPrintingProjects #LayerPoint #3DPrintingBusiness #3DPrintingTips #3DPrintingLife #PerspectionSpirits #AppleCrispGin #StrawberryCoconutVodka #LiquorConnoisseur #DrinkToRemembernottoforget #SeeSpiritsDifferently #OklahomaMakers🥃 Drink to Remember, Not to Forget.

  3. Aug 22

    Is Peated Scotch an Acquired Taste? Kilchoman Review with Vlad Portnoy

    Can a lifelong vodka drinker become a full-fledged peat head?In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur®, Crystal sits down with Vlad Portnoy to taste Kilchoman Scotch and explore his unforgettable journey into peated whisky.Vlad’s introduction to Scotch was anything but gentle. After ordering Lagavulin at a tiny upstairs bar in New York City, he drank it the way he would drink vodka and immediately wondered whether he had made a terrible mistake. That smoky first encounter eventually became the beginning of a much deeper appreciation for Islay Scotch, peat, minerality, sherry-cask finishes, and bold flavors.During the tasting, Crystal and Vlad discuss:🥃 Kilchoman Scotch and its balance of smoke, peat, sherry, and coastal character🔥 Why Islay whisky can taste smoky, earthy, salty, medicinal, or mineral-driven🌊 How peated Scotch can evoke beaches, sea air, wild grasses, and bonfires👃 How to properly nose, sip, and train your palate for stronger spirits📚 The difference between blended Scotch, single malt, Highland, and Islay whiskyVlad also shares stories involving Johnnie Walker Black and Blue, Macallan, Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Talisker, Clynelish, Bunnahabhain, Glenmorangie, Highland Park, and other bottles that shaped his Scotch journey.Let us know in the comments:What bottle introduced you to Scotch?Are you a peat lover, peat-curious, or firmly on Team No Smoke?Subscribe for weekly spirit reviews, tasting education, industry conversations, distillery stories, and honest discussions designed to help you become a more confident and informed drinker.🥃 SWIRL. SNIFF. SIP. & SAVOR.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Find Vlad online and follow on socials:www.nywillsandestates.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nywillsandestates1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYWillsandEstatesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nywillsandestates/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nywillsandestates1?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━👕 SHOP THE LIQUOR CONNOISSEUR MERCHRepresent the connoisseur lifestyle with our Drink to Remember and Neat Definition shirts, tasting gifts, and spirit-lover merchandise:https://www.theliquorconnoisseur.com/merchandisePopular gifts include:• The Liquor Connoisseur T-shirts• Tasting starter kits• Cocktail gift boxes• Gifts for whiskey and spirits lovers━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🔗 FOLLOW THE LIQUOR CONNOISSEUR🌐 Website:https://www.theliquorconnoisseur.com▶️ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theliquorconnoisseur📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theliquorconnoisseur🎵 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theliquorconnoisseur👍 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/theliquorconnoisseur🎙️ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0VS0bp6wQmFzsBisKHAVRS📩 Business, Media, Guest and Partnership Inquiries:contact@theliquorconnoisseur.com━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ABOUT THE LIQUOR CONNOISSEUR®The Liquor Connoisseur is a spirits review, education, and tasting platform hosted by Crystal and Roger Corbin. We explore whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, tequila, mezcal, rum, gin, vodka, cognac, cocktails, distilleries, and the people shaping the beverage industry.Our goal is not simply to tell you whether a bottle is good. We help you understand what you are tasting, how it was made, who it may be best suited for, and how to enjoy spirits responsibly.Drink to Remember, Not to Forget.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━This content is intended for adults of legal drinking age.The Liquor Connoisseur promotes the safe, responsible, informed, and legal enjoyment of alcoholic beverages. Never drink and drive. Know your limits and enjoy responsibly.#TheLiquorConnoisseur #ScotchWhisky #Kilchoman#KilchomanWhisky #IslayScotch #PeatedScotch #PeatedWhisky #ScotchReview #WhiskyReview #WhiskeyPodcast #ScotchTasting #WhiskyTasting #PeatHead #SingleMaltScotch #IslayWhisky #Lagavulin #WhiskyEducation #SpiritsEducation #DrinkToRememberNotToForget

  4. Aug 22

    She Hand Drew Our Entire Spirits Label after ONE Conversation | Meet the Artist Behind Perspection

    One Google Meet. An eight-page Google Doc. And a designer who sat down and hand drew the entire label from scratch.Meet Alissa Braxton — graphic design graduate from the University of Florida, full-scholarship track athlete, freelance designer, and the creative genius behind the Perspection Spirits labels and website. In this episode, Crystal and Roger sit down with Alissa to pull back the curtain on how the look and feel of Perspection came to life.In this episode: ✅ How Alissa translated a duality concept and an eight-page brief into hand-drawn label art ✅ The hidden details in the Perspection label you probably haven't noticed yet (a face, a heart, flowers...) ✅ Why the fox/swan optical illusion was the perfect fit for the brand ✅ What it was like designing her second-ever spirits label — and who her first was (hint: it's her mom) ✅ The animated website element everyone can't stop talking about (the eye follows you) ✅ What Alissa has coming next in her design journey ✅ Perspection's launch plans — New York, Illinois, Oklahoma, Florida, and beyondIf you've ever wondered what goes into building a brand from the ground up, this episode is for you. This is the real story behind the bottle.🍸 Drink to remember, not to forget.📲 DOWNLOAD THE BAR BOOK APP — Our Sponsor Find spirits and cocktails you'll actually love. Take the guesswork out of what to drink next. Available on Apple and Android — search "Bar Book" to download for free!🔗 CONNECT WITH ALYSSA BRAXTON 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Alissa_Braxton 📐 Design Page: https://www.instagram.com/ASBDesign 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Alissa_Braxton🔗 FOLLOW PERSPECTION SPIRITS 🌐 Website: https://www.perspectionspirits.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectionspirits🔗 FOLLOW THE LIQUOR CONNOISSEUR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliquorconnoisseur ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theliquorconnoisseur 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theliquorconnoisseur 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theliquorconnoisseur 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/theliquorconnoisseur 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/theliquorconnoisseur 🌐 Website: https://www.theliquorconnoisseur.com👕 MERCH: https://www.theliquorconnoisseur.com/copy-of-merchandise 📅 BOOK A TASTING: https://www.theliquorconnoisseur.com/book-a-tasting 📩 THE POURSPECTIVE NEWSLETTER: https://www.theliquorconnoisseur.com/#LiquorConnoisseur #PerspectionSpirits #DrinkToRemember #LabelDesign #CraftSpirits #AlissaBraxton #ASBDesign #HandDrawn #SpiritsBrand #AlcoholBranding #GraphicDesign #BrandIdentity #FoxSwan #OpticalIllusion #BlackMommaVodka #StrawberryCoconutVodka #AppleCrispGin #NewBrand #BehindTheBottle #SpiritsBrandLaunch #SmallBatchSpirits #LiquorPodcast #MindfulDrinking #AlcoholPositivity #DrinkSmart #BarBook #CraftCocktails #BrandStory #DrinkResponsibly #WomenInSpirits

  5. Aug 22

    "It Tried to Jump Down My Throat" 😮🥃 | Bardstown x Maison Ferrand Cognac Cask Finish Review

    This is so good it tried to jump down my throat. That's nectar there. It's mouthwatering." 😮🥃Crystal and Roger crack open Bardstown Bourbon Company's Maison Ferrand Finish the Second — a blend of four Kentucky and Bardstown straight whiskeys finished 15 months in Pierre Ferrand cognac casks. 111.8 proof. $152.99. And Roger's favorite cognac house meets one of his favorite distilleries in one bottle.Dried fruit. Honey. Toasted oat. Soft florals. Then the vanilla and caramel of the bourbon foundation underneath it all. Crystal said it's bright like a brandy but still grounded in bourbon. Roger called it the best of both worlds and meant every word.This is the bottle Crystal picked up alone after Roger walked past it in the store. She knew. She was right. Again. 🥃This is what happens when a world-class cognac house from France and one of the most innovative blending distilleries in America sit down together and do something remarkable. For the experts. For the connoisseurs. For the ones who've put in the work to appreciate it.Distillery: Bardstown Bourbon Company x Maison FerrandSeries: Collaborative SeriesFinish: 15 Months — Pierre Ferrand Cognac CasksBlend: 73% KY 9yr (74c/18r/8mb) · 10% KY 11yr (78c/13r/9mb) · 10% KY 12yr (75c/13r/12mb) · 7% Bardstown 6yr Rye (95r/5mb)Proof: 111.8Price: $152.99Rating Level: Expert🔗 FIND US EVERYWHERE🌐 Website: www.theliquorconnoisseur.com▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@theliquorconnoisseur📸 Instagram: instagram.com/theliquorconnoisseur🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@theliquorconnoisseur💬 Have you tried the Maison Ferrand Finish? Have you had any Pierre Ferrand cognac? Are you a cask finish fan or a purist? Drop it in the comments — we read and reply to every one!"Drink to remember, not to forget." 🥃🍺 DRINK RESPONSIBLYThe Liquor Connoisseur is an alcohol positive community that promotes the enjoyment of spirits in a safe, responsible, and legal manner. Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol in the United States. Never drink and drive. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol, please contact the SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 — free, confidential, and available 24/7.#️⃣ HASHTAGS#TheLiquorConnoisseur #BardstownBourbon #MaisonFerrand #PierreFerrand #CognacCaskFinish #FinishedBourbon #CollaborationWhiskey #BardstownCollaborative #BourbonReview #WhiskeyReview #CognacBourbon #111Proof #ExpertBourbon #DrinkToRemember #SwirlSniffSipAndSavor #CrystalAndRoger #BestOfBothWorlds #CognacFinish #BourbonLovers #WhiskeyCommunity #AlcoholPositive #MindfulDrinking #MouthwateringBourbon #FreshCrackFails #CognacWhiskey #BourbonEducation #CaskFinish #FrenchCognac #BardstownKentucky #WhiskeyCollaboration

  6. Jul 5

    Gen Z Is STILL Drinking — Just Not What You Think | Spirits Marketing Expert Reveals All

    Is Gen Z really quitting alcohol or are they just drinking differently? We sat down with Rohan K. Duggal, a 20-year NYC spirits industry veteran who's run liquor stores, launched brands, and now consults on marketing strategy for alcohol companies. He's got receipts and he's not holding back.In this episode, Rohan breaks down:✅ Why Gen Z IS drinking (just not what legacy brands want them to drink)✅ The 3 content types that actually move product on social media✅ Why getting on a distributor's shelf is the EASY part and what really kills brands✅ The truth about RNDC and what's happening in distribution right now✅ RTDs and where the spirits market is heading in the next 5 years✅ How THC is reshaping the alcohol industry (and whether you should be scared)✅ The 5 ways to fund your brand when demand explodes✅ Honest feedback on our brand, Perspection pricing, positioning, and allPlus, Crystal and Roger pull back the curtain on their own craft spirits brand Perspection Spirits featuring a strawberry coconut vodka and apple crisp gin made with natural extracts by master distiller Vanessa Braxton of GB Distillers.Whether you're a spirits entrepreneur, a brand marketer, or just love learning what goes on behind the bottle this episode is packed.🍸 Drink to remember, not to forget.📲 DOWNLOAD THE BAR BOOK APP — Our SponsorFind spirits and cocktails you'll actually love. Take the guesswork out of what to drink next.Available on Apple and Android search "Bar Book" to download for free!🔗 CONNECT WITH ROHAN K. DOUGALL📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rohanKduggal🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rohanKduggal💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohanKduggal(All handles: @RohanKDuggal across all platforms)🔗 FOLLOW PERSPECTION SPIRITS🌐 Website: https://www.perspectionspiritss.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectionspirits🔗 FOLLOW THE LIQUOR CONNOISSEUR📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliquorconnoisseur▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theliquorconnoisseur🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theliquorconnoisseur👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theliquorconnoisseur🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/theliquorconnoisseur🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/theliquorconnoisseur🌐 Website: https://www.theliquorconnoisseur.com👕 MERCH: https://www.theliquorconnoisseur.com/copy-of-merchandise📅 BOOK A TASTING: https://www.theliquorconnoisseur.com/book-a-tasting📩 THE POURSPECTIVE NEWSLETTER: https://www.theliquorconnoisseur.com/

  7. Jul 5

    Jimmy Russell Won't Sign Just Anything 👀 | Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Review

    $70 single barrel selected by Jimmy and Eddie Russell. From the Camp Nelson warehouse. Chosen specifically for the Bourbon Connoisseur. And Crystal hasn't missed a pick in a long time. 🥃Crystal and Roger crack open Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit — barrel 4012, warehouse CND (Camp Nelson), rick number 12, bottled November 7th, 2025. 101 proof. 8.5 to 9.5 years aged. Limestone filtered. And at $69.99, Roger called it a steal before he even opened it.Then they tasted it. Bold. Rich mahogany color. Deep vanilla and oak on the nose. Slight nuttiness, toffee, a little cherry, and that unmistakable Wild Turkey signature that Roger says you learn to recognize after enough pours. It sips like an 80 proof and holds up for everything — neat, gifted, or shared at a bourbon party.This is bourbon's bourbon. No finishes. No gimmicks. Just Jimmy Russell doing what he's done for over 60 years. And if you find a bottle from Camp Nelson warehouse at $70 — you already know what to do.Distillery: Wild Turkey — Lawrenceburg, KYExpression: Kentucky Spirit Single BarrelBarrel: 4012 · Warehouse CND (Camp Nelson) · Rick 12Bottled: November 7, 2025Age: 8.5 to 9.5 YearsProof: 101Price: $69.99Filtration: Limestone Filtered WaterMaster Distillers: Jimmy Russell & Eddie RussellRating Level: Intermediate🔗 FIND US EVERYWHERE🌐 Website: www.theliquorconnoisseur.com▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@theliquorconnoisseur📸 Instagram: instagram.com/theliquorconnoisseur🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@theliquorconnoisseur💬 Have you had Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit? Do you know the mash bill? Have you seen bottles Jimmy Russell refused to sign? Drop it all in the comments — we read and reply to every one!"Drink to remember, not to forget." 🥃🍺 DRINK RESPONSIBLYThe Liquor Connoisseur is an alcohol positive community that promotes the enjoyment of spirits in a safe, responsible, and legal manner. Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol in the United States. Never drink and drive. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol, please contact the SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 — free, confidential, and available 24/7.#️⃣ HASHTAGS#TheLiquorConnoisseur #WildTurkeyKentuckySpirit #WildTurkey #KentuckySpirit #SingleBarrel #JimmyRussell #EddieRussell #CampNelson #BourbonReview #WhiskeyReview #101Proof #SingleBarrelBourbon #BourbonsBourbon #DrinkToRemember #SwirlSniffSipAndSavor #BourbonLovers #WildTurkeyReview #GiftBourbon #AlcoholPositive #MindfulDrinking #BourbonPurist #WhiskeyCommunity #BourbonHidden Gem #BestBourbonUnder100 #BourbonValue #SingleBarrelPick #WildTurkeyBourbon #MasterDistiller #BourbonEducation

  8. Jul 5

    This Bourbon Sips Like a Craft Cocktail 🍹🥃 | Penelope Rio Review

    This is sipping so much like RTD world. Like — this is like a cocktail basically." 🍹🥃Crystal and Roger crack open the highly sought after Penelope Rio from the Cooper Series — a double cask finish of American Honey and new Amburana barrels from Brazil. 98 proof. $129.99. Batch 26-901. Non-chill filtered. And it immediately stopped them both mid-sip.Cinnamon that explodes like apple pie. Honey that coats the mouth and refuses to leave. Graham cracker, marshmallow, chocolate — basically s'mores in a glass. A viscous mouthfeel with zero dryness. And layers so complex it drinks like a perfectly built craft cocktail without a single ingredient added.Roger put it above the Penelope Rosé they loved. Crystal said it checks every box. Both agreed — if you passed by this one, go back and get it.This is one of Penelope's most sought after expressions and it earned every bit of that reputation. If you can find it — get it.Distillery: Penelope BourbonSeries: Cooper SeriesFinish: Double Cask — American Honey + New Amburana (Brazil)Mash Bill: 74% Corn · 16% Wheat · 7% Rye · 3% Malted BarleyProof: 98 (49% ABV)Batch: 26-901Price: $129.99Filtration: Non-Chill FilteredRating Level: Expert🔗 FIND US EVERYWHERE🌐 Website: www.theliquorconnoisseur.com▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@theliquorconnoisseur📸 Instagram: instagram.com/theliquorconnoisseur🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@theliquorconnoisseur💬 Have you tried Penelope Rio? How long have you had it? Drop your tasting notes in the comments — we read and reply to every single one! And if you've had the Penelope Rosé, let us know how you think it compares."Drink to remember, not to forget." 🥃🍺 DRINK RESPONSIBLYThe Liquor Connoisseur is an alcohol positive community that promotes the enjoyment of spirits in a safe, responsible, and legal manner. Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol in the United States. Never drink and drive. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol, please contact the SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 — free, confidential, and available 24/7.#️⃣ HASHTAGS#TheLiquorConnoisseur #PenelopeRio #PenelopeBourbon #CooperSeries #DoubleBarrelFinish #Amburana #AmericanHoney #BourbonReview #WhiskeyReview #CraftCocktailVibe #HoneyBourbon #NonChillFiltered #DrinkToRemember #SwirlSniffSipAndSavor #drinktoremembernottoforget #AllocatedBourbon #HighlySoughtAfter #BourBonLovers #SmoreBourbon #BakingSpicesBourbon #WhiskeyCommunity #ExpertBourbon #BourbonHunt #AlcoholPositive #MindfulDrinking #WhiskeyEducation #BrazilCask #FinishedBourbon #PenelopeCooperSeries #AllocationSale

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Crystal and Roger review bourbon, tequila, cognac, rum, Scotch, Irish whiskey, rye, vodka, mezcal, Bacanora, and craft spirits — with a special focus on craft brands, Oklahoma and Texas distilleries, and the business behind the bottle. New episodes every week. Honest reviews. Real education. No pretense. We've reviewed over 136 expressions and interviewed founders from Sorel Liqueur, Du Noord Social Spirits, Black Momma Vodka, Kilinga Bacanora, and dozens more. We've been inside Hochatown Distilling, Woodworks Distilling Co., Bardstown Bourbon Company, and Black Momma Vodka.

Information

  • Creator
    The Liquor Connoisseur
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Liquor Connoisseur
  • Show Website
    The Liquor Connoisseur