Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Russell's Reserve 15 Year Old Bourbon Review The nose is brooding and dark with a crispy foundation of chocolaty barrel char slathered in notes of dark berry jam, orange marmalade, and overcooked caramel. It's one of the more intense Wild Turkey noses I've experienced.
This Round's Mine Barton 1792 Distillery Awards Demonstrate Sazerac's Deep Bench At least single-barrel picks are better at Barton. My first pick ever happened there on a frigid winter day; the outdoor temp was 18 degrees and I was wondering why anyone thought this was fun.
New Brand Releases New Green River 1885 Bourbon Eyes the On-Premise Comprised of a mash bill of 76 percent local corn, 15 percent rye and 9 percent malted barley, Green River 1885 is aged a minimum of four years, presented at 85 proof (42.5% abv) and offered exclusively in 1L packaging for a suggested retail price of $21.99.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Booker's "Beam House Batch" Bourbon Review Per usual, this Booker's aroma is like the others: powerfully spicy and meant to warn that keeping the glass a few inches from one's nose is wise.
Paid-members only BITB Club Replay: BITB Live Tasting #9 This month's tasting kits included six samples providing a fantastic range of expressions, including budget-friendly bottles and pricier, hard-to-find new releases.
On The Road Contract Distilling is Fun, but Call Eyes Future for Family Brands at W. KY Distilling Co. Making whiskies for others in his own place is fun, he said, “but to have our family’s name on our own unique brands—a flagship brand is what gets me up in the morning. It gets me excited.”
Tequila Reviews El Negocio Tequila Blanco Review The nose–like anything from the flawless Cascahuin distillery–El Negocio Blanco brings deep minerality and floral character atop an undercurrent of horno-roasted agave, agua miel and golden raisins.
New Brand Releases Buzzard's Roost Launches First Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon With a mash bill of 51% corn, 45% wheat and 4% malted barley, Buzzard’s Roost Bottled in Bond Bourbon stands out for the silky mouthfeel and subtle sweetness that wheat brings to the party.
New Brand Releases Uncle Nearest to Launch 'Lost Chapter' Series Commemorating Founder Fawn Weaver's Book, Love & Whiskey A 7-year-old barrel-strength whiskey between 110 and 120 proof, the bottle celebrates the seventh anniversary of Uncle Nearest's launch. Only 7,000 bottles are available.
Rye Whiskey Reviews Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye Whiskey Review This is probably the most unique offering in the Grain to Glass lineup, not least because it's the only true cask strength expression.
New Brand Releases Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye Blended Whiskey Knob Creek® Bourbon x Rye is available for a limited time nationwide with a suggested retail price of $44.99 for a 750mL bottle.
Banter Testing the Total Wine Traveller Whiskey Old Fashioned As your dedicated and fearless Cocktail Editor, I sacrificed my tastebuds and gastrointestinal peace to test how bad this drink is.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Bourbon Review Like those whiskeys, this is expressive and well-spiced. The nose shows more barrel notes than the wheated release, with plenty of oak and clove, but there's a thick layer of caramel sauce and gooey apple pie underneath that makes for a silky, sweet aroma.
New Brand Releases History, Heat and High-Proof Whiskeys Mark Heaven Hill's Grain to Glass Launch “Ten years ago, this was but a figment of our imagination, and our partners helped our imagination become actual whiskey. For somebody like me who’s been in this business for a very long time, this is really exciting.”
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon Review You may have plenty of craft bourbons on the shelf with a similar story to this one, but how many truly grain-to-glass bottles do you own from the big boys?
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Old Fitzgerald 10 Year Old Bottled In Bond Bourbon Review (Spring 2024) The aroma is initially a bit gritty and grain-forward, with lots of roasted cereal and creamed corn upfront. With time to unwind, silkier notes of butterscotch, vanilla pudding, and peanut butter arrive, but there's still not a ton of depth.
Tequila Reviews Entremanos Tequila Blanco Review The nose starts a little funky but intriguing, with warmed butter and mozzarella cheese drifting into herbal characters like spearmint and dried sage.
Get To Know Get to Know: Aaron Harris, Green River's Head Distiller When Harris came aboard, Green River’s annual output was 90,000 barrels a year. Under his watch, it’s increased by a solid 20 percent. Its outstanding single-barrel program has received rave reviews, and it just launched a new Full-Proof line of its standard bourbon.
New Brand Releases Old Forester Introduces New Addition to the 117 Series: Rum Finish "By finishing our signature bourbon for approximately six months in these rum barrels, we have complimented and accentuated the sweet aromatics of Old Forester with hints of brown sugar and molasses, emboldening its rich character."
American Whiskey Reviews Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend Whiskey Review You'll find Cigar Cut Island so easy to sip that its 111 proof will have you in its grasp before you know it, so watch your portions!
This Round's Mine Alcohol’s Impact Increases With Age, So Drink Wisely, Friends None of the researchers quoted in the article recommended swearing off alcohol given complications as one ages. One even pointed out that drinking is a social convention, and socializing is a huge part of mental health.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Green River Full Proof Bourbon Review: Big Flavor, Honest Price Whether you're sipping it alone while watching TV or enjoying it with friends around the campfire, you can't go wrong with this bottle.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Still Austin Red Corn Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Review I love the lightly piney note that comes right out of every glass of Still Austin whiskeys. It comforts me knowing something good and unique is coming.
Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame to Induct Five New Members in September The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame’s 2024 class includes the first Black chemist at Brown-Forman, a veteran visitor center manager who elevated Bourbon tourism, two distinctive distillery founders and a trailblazing retailer who later created his own craft distillery. That retail guru is Ken Lewis, retired Founder and CEO
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Monk’s Road Fifth District Series II Toasted Barrel Finish Review If you want to try something new and not from one of the big distilleries, try this one.
