This Round's Mine What is moderate drinking? Back to the evolving data on what defines moderate drinking. It seems researchers are wisely reconsidering the long-held rule of two for guys and one for gals each day. Viewed through a new lens, it appears some of past researchers’ methods look a bit unreliable...
Tequila Reviews El Negocio Joven Tequila Review On the nose comes a load of roasted agave, agave nectar, minerality, fresh herb bouquet, white pepper and butterscotch. If too closely nosed, it becomes shrill. So swirl vigorously and let breathe a bit to release those harsher notes–or just pull back from it some.
Industry News Henderson’s high energy, imaginative mind, give life to True Story whiskies “I was at home one evening, and all of a sudden, it popped into my head, ‘Hey, wow, The Kentucky Castle. Wow! What a place to do a bourbon; have a bourbon affiliated with the Castle! Have the Castle as a destination.’ That's really where it started with just that crazy-ass idea.”
Tennessee Whiskey Reviews Jack Daniel's 2024 Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8 Whiskey Review But there's a lot more going on, and much of it is packed into that aforementioned density: bitter cocoa, huge allspice aroma, rickhouse and freshly dumped barrels. A glass of this could open up continually and reveal itself further easily for an hour.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Barrell Bourbon Ice Wine Cask Finished Bourbon Review If Grace Kelly could come back as an elegant whiskey, this would be it. If you could liquify gold and consume it, this is how it should taste. It's 14 karat color backs my strained metaphor.
Get To Know Heritage guides Bruce Russell as 3rd generation whiskey maker at Wild Turkey Dad had never really talked to me more than 15 minutes! But he spent a whole afternoon with me. I thought, “Dad can speak in full sentences! He's good at his job. He's passionate.”
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Bomberger's Declaration Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review The nose is a simple pleasure and delicate in every respect: nicely floral and tropical fruity, a little honeyed, a splash of rosewater and candied violets.
On The Road The bar for whiskey and food is elevated at High West Distillery “To have the distillery and Saloon in the heart of Park City was the original owners’ end-all, be-all goal—a place where guests could come, have a wonderful meal and whiskey pairing, and see our production right in front of their faces."
Rye Whiskey Reviews Buzzard's Roost Char #1 Rye Whiskey Review The nose finds soft aromas of fresh plums and peaches before brighter aromatics such as citrus and cedar move in. The expected rye guys–dill and spearmint–arrive later.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Cream of Kentucky Cask Strength Bourbon Review: Is It Worth $95? It finishes warm and hangs around a long time. Judging by its light color and lean mouthfeel, it's about 5 years old, which would explain its lack of complexity.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Bardstown Bourbon High Wheat Review – Rich, Soft, and Complex at 106 Proof The nose starts off nutty (think cracked, toasted wheat) before a whiff of orange marmalade arrives. Caramel and campfire balance each other before sweet corn, golden raisin and honey join the party.
This Round's Mine Are popular whiskey festivals a good gauge for bourbon’s ‘health’? But does such enthusiasm truly reflect the health of the bourbon category? Are events like the Bourbon Festival and WhiskeyFest and myriad other whiskey-centric events around the country truly indicative of the category’s health?
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Woodinville 8-year Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review This is a dense bourbon, and deep, dark oak tones dominate and before cooked stone fruit, dried figs and baking spices roll across the palate, sweetening the whole.
Get To Know Erisman eases New Riff into older, bolder whiskies "These are not delicate little Scotches–and I love delicate little Scotches. But this is fat ass Kentucky-style whiskey."
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Old Forester 2024 Birthday Bourbon Review On the nose, there is every classic Old Forester aroma: a little acetone and banana, citrus peel and deeply charred oak. Juicy Fruit Gum is all over this, as are surprises like a chocolate-coated cream-filled donut, candy bar (nougat and milk chocolate), nutmeg and cocoa powder.
Kentucky Bourbon Festival Shop these single barrel buys at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Sept. 13-15 I was asked to pick a few favorites for Bourbon & Banter readers who will be attending this sold-out event. The list below is not in order of picks liked best, rather it partially reflects the order in which we visited distilleries to taste them.
Bottle Maker's Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon 2024 Release Review This bourbon just never runs out of gas. Every sip is a revelation, a new view into a complex whiskey providing countless vistas.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon Review Loads of baking spice, blackberries and cooked stone fruit cruise in on a wave of honey and an undercurrent of oak. It's sturdy but not fire-breathing hot as the nose suggested it would be.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Mary Dowling Tequila Barrel Finished Bourbon Review This feather-light whiskey is a malt drinker's bourbon, which, based on conversations I've had with Zamanian, who is a Scotch lover, may well be what he was after.
Rye Whiskey Reviews Michter's 2024 10 Year Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey Review But that's not as fun as pointing to that classic nose of bubble gum, dried flowers and fruit pastries. The barrel has a say, of course, introducing spice and tannin sotto voce, while letting tropical fruit and bruleed sugar speak a bit louder.
Get To Know The Happy, Hellish Journey of Starting a Distillery We have zero plans to build and sell the distillery. We want to own and be a part of it for a very long time.
Tequila Reviews Suavecito Anejo Tequila Review Suavecito was created for tequila-curious drinkers who want spirits that are "smooth" and without "the burn."
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Old Forester 117 Series, Rum Finish Review Outside a faint tropical fruit note, the nose isn't recognizable as Old Forester. I'll be fair: Its aromas are solid: light and floral and slightly candied. Then, it moves to sherried notes like golden raisins, honey and baking spices.
This Round's Mine Is Wood All You Got for Uniqueness? In the past decade, American distillers have turned to unique cooperage to differentiate their whiskeys. In some cases, it’s worked wonderfully, especially when real experts in the management of maturate and blending are pulling the levers.
Tequila Reviews Fortaleza 2024 Winter Blend Tequila Review It's incredibly rich on the palate, coating, deeply honeyed and full of golden raisins. The second sip is slightly mineral with a dash of white pepper and miles dulces, the “sweet honeys” dripping from the agave when roasting.
