Author: Matt Pietrek

Run for the (Four) Roses – A distillery visit

CocktailWonk Rating: 6/10 ($5) Following an epic expedition through eight Kentucky and…

Bourbon, Bourbon
Courtesy of Jason Alexander, Tacoma Cabana

Down the Drain: Rum community in turmoil as thousands of deaths linked to sugar cane production

The images on social media grab your attention –empty bottles, neck down…

News, rum

Ron Cartavio – Peruvian Rums That Belong in Your Arsenal

Close your eyes, and image a dark, intense sipping rum, created in…

rum, spirit reviews

Checking Out Woodford Reserve’s Distillery

Following an epic expedition through eight Kentucky and Tennessee whiskey distilleries in…

Bourbon, Bourbon, Rye

Avuá Cachaça: A wonky introduction to Brazil’s national spirit

July 2015 – Mrs. Wonk and I are seeking respite from the…

cachaça, Recipes, rum, spirit reviews

Upcoming U.S. Rum Releases from Plantation, Cana Brava, Doorly’s, J.Wray, and more – Sept-Oct 2015

This posts is for my rum wonk compatriots who are always searching…

rum, TTB

A Wonky Guide to Finding Unreleased and Obscure Spirits

If you ask me for my favorite site for learning about new…

TTB

A Tale of Two Piscos: Pisco Portón and La Caravedo

Imagine you’ve taken a seat at your friendly neighborhood craft cocktail bar….

Pisco, Recipes, spirit reviews