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Welcome to Drinkhacker, your go-to blog for everything related to cocktails, wine, and beer. Established in 2007 by Christopher Null, a seasoned writer in entertainment, technology, and lifestyle, as well as an award-winning winemaker, Drinkhacker has evolved from a personal endeavor into a popular and respected website in the drinking community. Known for having “the best home bar in San Francisco,” Christopher has put together this platform to share his insights. We appreciate your visit and invite you to explore the wide range of content we offer here.

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Review: Rose Wines of Dr. Konstantin Frank, 2024 Vintage

4 days ago | drinkhacker.com | Rob Theakston

Returning to the Finger Lakes region in time for the summer months, we’re revisiting Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, a familiar name in upstate New York’s wine production landscape. Established in 1962, the winery gained attention for challenging conventional wisdom and setting up shop in a region not traditionally associated with viticulture.
Review: 15 Stars Three Ports Bourbon

1 week ago | drinkhacker.com | Christopher Null

This new blend from the upscale sourcing operation at 15 Stars at starts with 9- and 15-year-old Kentucky bourbons, then finishes them in three kinds of Port barrels — tawny, ruby, and white. I can’t think of any time I’ve heard of such a finish, so it’s already an intriguing proposition from the start.
Review: Sake Ono Junmai Daiginjo

1 week ago | drinkhacker.com | Christopher Null

Sake Ono is a new brand, brewed in Nigata, Japan and featuring just one variety: junmai daiginjo, the highest tier of sake production. The bottle is available in 300ml and 720ml sizes. Let’s give it a try. Classic, engaging honeydew melon notes percolate the nose and the palate, which shows a light saltiness and some notes of vanilla, then gooseberry.
Review: High West x Casa Noble The Noble Share Rye

1 week ago | drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper

In December 2024, Constellation Brands unveiled The Noble Share, a unique collaboration between High West Distillery and Casa Noble (NOM 1137). This limited-edition release for late 2024 features a unique blend of straight rye whiskeys, each finished in premium Marques de Casa Noble Añejo Tequila barrels.
Review: Blue Run Flight Series III - Buck & Brush

1 week ago | drinkhacker.com | Christopher Null

Blue Run has just dropped the third edition of its Flight Series, a “micro-batch” collection of sourced and blended whiskeys that come in six different sub-editions, each made from just a handful of barrels. None of Flight Series III’s releases utilize more than four barrels per release. When people say “small batch,” this is what they mean. The catch with this series is that the whiskeys are all blends of both bourbon and rye, with a total of four mashbills in the mix.
Review: WhistlePig Small Batch Rye Whiskey 10 Years Old (Updated 2025)

1 week ago | drinkhacker.com | Christopher Null

Fifteen years ago we drank our first sip of WhistlePig rye, and we haven’t looked back since. A cursory look back at Drinkhacker reviews over that time frame reveals some 60-plus WhistlePig reviews, and it often feels like a month doesn’t go by before another WP product lands on our doorstep. WhistlePig is famous for its move from sourced whiskeys to homegrown products made entirely on its Vermont farm, but a lot of WhistlePig is still made in Canada just as it was 15 years ago.
Review: 6 La Maison & Velier Palenqueros Mezcals

1 week ago | drinkhacker.com | Christopher Null

La Maison & Velier is best known (and rightfully so) for its world-class rum program, but it also releases limited edition bottlings of other spirits — including mezcal. The Palenqueros line is a series of “single palenque” expressions made in limited quantities in Oaxaca, each showcasing the name and photograph of the producer on the label. Take what Del Maguey is doing and double-down on it, and you’ve got Palenqueros, with expressions that can be limited to only a few hundred bottles at a time.
Review: Hard Truth x Mellencamp American Odd Bourbon

1 week ago | drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper

Hard Truth Whiskey built its name on the rugged spirit of rye, rolling through Indiana like a freight train. They didn’t just settle for being another whiskey—Hard Truth set out to make Indiana rye a thing, and they got the state to back it up. That’s how you know you’re doing something right, when you can get the state on your side. And after they kicked things off with rye, they turned their sights to bourbon, proving they weren’t just here to play—they were here to leave their mark.
Book Review: Mother of Bourbon

1 week ago | drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper

In a world where new whiskey brands seem to appear on liquor store shelves daily, August 2023 introduced another contender: Mary Dowling Whiskey Company. The modern incarnation of Mary Dowling Whiskey is the brainchild of Kaveh Zamanian, best known for his association with Louisville’s Rabbit Hole Distillery. While the historical figure of Mary Dowling was dubbed the “Mother of Bourbon,” her name remains largely unknown to many whiskey enthusiasts.
Review: Wines of Ancient Peaks, Early 2025 Releases

2 weeks ago | drinkhacker.com | Christopher Null

Paso Robles-based Ancient Peaks is no stranger to the pages of Drinkhacker, and today we showcase four wines that have recently hit the market. 2023 Ancient Peaks Chardonnay Paso Robles Santa Margarita Ranch – Creamy but featuring a restrained oak profile, light on notes of vanilla but enough to keep things interesting. Melon and lemon curd do more of the heavy lifting, with some coconut coming into focus on the finish.