Bottle and Glass

Directions

Bottle and Glass Formally Southwest Rum �
I review, photograph, write about bourbon, rum, ci**rs, and more! ��?

Bartenders at Brekki Brekki got game when it comes to variations of the espresso martini! The NM Harvest Espresso Martin...
10/10/2026

Bartenders at Brekki Brekki got game when it comes to variations of the espresso martini! The NM Harvest Espresso Martini flight will be replaced shortly, so you better g*t down here! The crème brûlée espresso martini was a delicacy!

Staying on a golf course during vacation has its perks 😉One of them is not this cigar! 😩The Asylum 13 just isn’t for me....
07/22/2026

Staying on a golf course during vacation has its perks 😉

One of them is not this cigar! 😩

The Asylum 13 just isn’t for me. It starts off harsh, never really finds its balance, and the flavors stay muddy from start to finish. Plenty of strength, but very little nuance or complexity. There are far better ci**rs at this price point that deliver a much more enjoyable experience.

Anybody else have a similar experience?

👉🏽 The best bottles are rarely on a shelf you planned to visit. 🔥Some of my favorite pours have come from random detours...
07/20/2026

👉🏽 The best bottles are rarely on a shelf you planned to visit. 🔥

Some of my favorite pours have come from random detours, forgotten liquor stores, and that one place you almost drove past. Half the fun isn’t drinking the bourbon… it’s the hunt.

Today’s unexpected travel find? A Weller Full Proof sitting on the shelf for $65. Sometimes luck rewards those willing to wander.

What’s the best bottle you’ve stumbled across while traveling?

***eylover

Cigar…. check! Beautiful day in ABQ…. check! **rsociety
07/14/2026

Cigar…. check! Beautiful day in ABQ…. check!

**rsociety

Foursquare Premise is a throwback to the good old days of ECS. Just 92 proof, but it carries itself like it has somethin...
07/13/2026

Foursquare Premise is a throwback to the good old days of ECS. Just 92 proof, but it carries itself like it has something to prove.

Rich, balanced, and full of that unmistakable Foursquare character without chasing today’s proof wars. Sometimes you don’t need more ABV… you just need more attitude. 🥃

How to get addicted to Bourbon Hunting! 2016. Met a friend who likes bourbon. He gives me a taste of some bourbon I’ve ...
07/09/2026

How to get addicted to Bourbon Hunting!


2016.
Met a friend who likes bourbon.
He gives me a taste of some bourbon I’ve never heard of…
simple bottle design,
mind blowing experience….
🥃

Fast forward to today… still hunting!

Fortuitous Union is one of those bottles that makes you stop and ask, “Should this work?”It’s an unusual blend of Trinid...
07/02/2026

Fortuitous Union is one of those bottles that makes you stop and ask, “Should this work?”

It’s an unusual blend of Trinidad rum and rye wh***ey, and somehow the two don’t fight each other. The rye brings spice and structure, while the rum adds brown sugar, vanilla, and tropical fruit. It’s well made and surprisingly cohesive.

That said, I never felt like either spirit really got to shine. Instead of creating something greater than the sum of its parts, it lands somewhere in the middle. Interesting? Absolutely. Memorable? Not for me.

I’m glad I tried it, but it’s probably not a bottle I’ll replace once it’s gone.

Have you had a rum/wh***ey blend that actually knocked your socks off?

***ey ***ey

Bottle 5 of of this stuff down, and somehow it still hits every bit as good as the first. Rich sherry, dark fruit, and t...
06/24/2026

Bottle 5 of of this stuff down, and somehow it still hits every bit as good as the first. Rich sherry, dark fruit, and that classic Macallan profile that keeps pulling me back.

The problem? I’m running dangerously low. 🥃

I guess The Crusher takes its branding very seriously.We made it all the way through the store until my daughter decided...
06/18/2026

I guess The Crusher takes its branding very seriously.

We made it all the way through the store until my daughter decided this bottle deserved an early release. One spectacular crash later, there was Petit Syrah everywhere and a crowd wondering if happy hour had started.

Huge shoutout to the absolute legends on the store staff who handled the cleanup with nothing but smiles and kindness. You all turned an embarrassing dad moment into a good reminder that great customer service still exists.

RIP to a bottle that truly lived up to its name. 🍷💥

Purple Angel has earned a permanent place on my w**e fridge.What makes this bottle even more fascinating is the story be...
06/17/2026

Purple Angel has earned a permanent place on my w**e fridge.

What makes this bottle even more fascinating is the story behind it. Carmenère was once one of Bordeaux’s classic grapes until the phylloxera epidemic of the 19th century devastated European vineyards. For generations, it was believed to be extinct. It wasn’t until the 1990s that growers in Chile discovered they had been cultivating Carmenère all along, mistaking it for Merlot. Talk about one of w**e’s greatest comebacks.

Montes takes that rediscovered grape and turns it into something truly special. Purple Angel is lush without feeling heavy, balancing layers of blackberry, ripe plum, dark chocolate, espresso, violet, and cedar with silky tannins that seem to go on forever. Every glass manages to be both powerful and elegant, and that’s exactly why I keep coming back to it.

I’ve had bottles that cost more, but very few leave the same impression. This is one of those w**es that reminds me why I fell in love with red w**e in the first place.

If you’ve found a w**e that delivers a similar experience, whether it’s another Chilean Carmenère, a bold Right Bank Bordeaux, or something completely unexpected, I want to hear about it. I’m always looking for the next bottle that can earn a spot next to Purple Angel.

Cheers 🍷

RedWine

Address

Albuquerque, NM
87101–87125, 87131, 87151, 87153, 87154, 87158, 87174, 87176, 87181, 87184, 87

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bottle and Glass posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category