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Old Taylor Bourbon Ad Circa 1949

Patrick "Pops" Garrett

Dec 26, 2013

At Wood Hat Spirits, better corn is the fulcrum of flavor

Gary Hinegardner has a problem with bourbon makers. He says the No. 2 yellow dent corn used by the vast majority of American whiskey makers is a subpar grain never intended for the distillation of America’s native spirit.

Nov 6, 2025 3 min read

1792 Cognac Cask Finish Bourbon Review – $38 Value Pick

Truth is I prefer 1792 releases over anything from Buffalo Trace–outside of its incredible Antique Collection, of course. I'm like a lot of bourbon drinkers who love visiting Barton to duck cobwebs in dusty rickhouses to thieve whiskey eventually bottled as Full Proof single barrels.

Nov 5, 2025 3 min read

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C925 Bourbon Review – 9yr/129-Proof Bargain

As good as this 9-year C925 is, it makes me long for the labyrinthine nuances of those earlier, older versions. This one is simpler, but still expectedly delicious.

Nov 3, 2025 2 min read

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