Author Archives: Andy Borbely

  I was more than a little bit excited when I heard that the Prichard’s distillery was working on a rye whiskey for its portfolio.  As a fan of rye as well as of Prichard’s, I thought the two were made for each other.  Rye can be a tricky endeavor, however, and a lot of [...]

I’m not going to pull my punches in reviewing the Balcones Brimstone smoked corn whiskey.  From the first impression all the way through to a lasting finish, this whiskey was a lesson in “daaaaang!”  What I’m talkin’ about here is the whiskey equivalent of a smash-mouth middle linebacker knocking the cleats off a blind-sided quarterback.  [...]

  The good folks at Woodford Reserve have finally released the 2011 incarnation of their limited Master’s Collection! Previous releases have each showcased a unique twist on various steps in the bourbon producing process.  The 2008 release was a Sweet Mash that kicked the old sour mash process aside and yielded a less acidic bourbon [...]

In the four years I’ve been creating the spirits list at Seven Saints, I’ve learned that putting together a quality list is goes far beyond throwing kick ass bottles onto a back bar.  I quickly learned that educating my staff and engaging the Seven Saints customers are important components of making sure the spirits sell, [...]

There’s a little ember of excitement brightly glowing in my heart.  It’s been waiting all year, quietly smoldering, in anticipation of the weeks when Oktoberfest brews begin to run dry.  It’s been waiting for the beer gardens to be packed away to really grow into its own autumnal fire.  This year’s warm weather means it’s [...]

I take great pride in the whiskey selection at Seven Saints.  At last count we had well over two hundred whiskeys available between our printed list and our private reserve bottles.  While it’s easy to get lost in the depth of such a list, each of these selections plays a specific role in rounding out [...]