Podcast

Who Let The Dogs Out? – Podcast Episode 5

Episode 5 of the official Bourbon & Banter podcast – Who Let The Dogs Out? – is now available for your listening pleasure. Our fifth episode is once again packed full of truth, honesty, and barrel proof opinions on the state of today’s bourbon industry.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon Review

The nose on the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon is lovely. It’s more robust and more complex than the standard Elijah Craig expression we all know and love. As such, I was super excited to give this one a taste finally. Unfortunately, the flavor profile didn’t live up to the aroma.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

George Remus Repeal Reserve IV Review

I always look forward to MGP’s release of George Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon and was thrilled when they announced they would be getting it to market a few months earlier than usual. If you’re a fan of previous releases, you’re going to want to start making plans now to grab yourself a bottle NOW.

Food

Bourbon Brussels Sprouts Flambé Recipe

Brussels sprouts have been a much maligned vegetable over the years. Why is this? Mostly because the flavor is strong, and kids have much more sensitive taste buds than do adults, so a child tasting strong flavors gets overwhelmed very easily.

American Whiskey Reviews

Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky Review

In full disclosure, this isn’t my first run-in with Virginia-Highland Port Cask Finished Whisky. I’ve served previous batches at whiskey appreciation classes I’ve hosted and it always went over well. As such, I was excited for the opportunity to try Batch 10 to experience how it has held up.

Scotch Whisky Reviews

The Glendronach Revival Aged 15 Years Scotch Whisky Review

This is a delightful and intriguing whisky. It never stops giving new aromas, which makes it a lot of fun just to nose. Few flavors in this Scotch jump out at you; there’s a bit of seek and find with it.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Redemption High Rye Bourbon Review

Redemption High Rye Bourbon is something I’ve been hemming-and-hawing about for the last year. It has a very attractive, low-entry price and it is from MGP, something only a few years ago was sneered at and in the last couple, suddenly treasured.

Podcast

Kali Ma Pro Tips – Podcast Episode 4

Episode 4 of the official Bourbon & Banter podcast – Kali Ma Pro Tips – is now available for your listening pleasure. We’ve crammed a lot into this episode while still managing to trim the length of the show down to just about an hour.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Legent Bourbon Review

If you like bourbon neat, this is for you. If you’re a Scotch drinker used to low-proof and wine-cask finishes, this is for you. If you like flavorful cocktails that aren’t in-your-face bold, this is a versatile whiskey that’ll do the job.

Food Stuff Reviews

Craft Jerky Company – Jerky of the Month Club Review

Just in time, I’m here to save your Father’s Day gift for you. It’s a subscription box. But wait, before you roll your eyes and delete this, it’s a good one. Unless you’re a vegetarian or vegan terrorist.

Industry News

MGP Announces Remus Repeal Reserve Series IV

MGP will debut Remus Repeal Reserve Series IV Straight Bourbon Whiskey in September 2020. Produced to commemorate Prohibition Repeal Day, Series IV is a limited annual release, and reaches full distribution by Prohibition Repeal Day, December 5.

Gin Reviews

Marlow Rows Gin Review

Chief Distiller Andy McLain does not sound like he grew up in the United Kingdom. His accent is unmistakably from “can’t put your finger on it” Middle America.

Banter

Independent Bottlers 101

Have you ever perused the scotch aisle of your favorite liquor store and seen what looks to be the same label on bottles that purportedly hail from different distilleries? These labels are those of independent bottlers and the juice inside those bottles might be some of the tastiest you’ve ever had.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Weller Single Barrel Bourbon Review

As the press release says, Weller fans have been jonesing (Jonestowning?) for a single barrel version. What the press release didn’t say is how many of these fans are already lining up to sell their extra kidney to be sure to secure a bottle on the secondary market.

Rye Whiskey Reviews

Rabble Rouser Bottled In Bond Rye Whisky Review

Rabble Rouser Bottled in Bond Rye Whisky is released by Catoctin Creek Distillery, once a year in mid-February.

Podcast

A Kick in the Crotch Shot – Podcast Episode 3

Welcome to episode #3 of the most honest podcast in all of bourbon. We’re calling this episode “A Kick in the Crotchshot”. You’ll understand why if you listen all the way through to the Bourbon Bullshit segment of the show.

Bourbon News

Introducing Weller Single Barrel Bourbon

A Weller Single Barrel offering is the latest addition in the storied Weller bourbon line from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Bottled at 97 proof, the Weller Single Barrel will be an annual release, starting this Summer.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled In Bond Bourbon Review (Spring 2020)

This Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled In Bond Bourbon is a glassful of goodness all around. If you’re fond of fruit-forward whiskeys, this is your jam—without being jammy. The mouthfeel is unusually fatty and weighty for a 100 proof wheated bourbon, and that’s a plus.

Bourbon News

Introducing Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Bottled in Bond

From the hallowed racks of the Camp Nelson warehouse comes the latest release in the award-winning Wild Turkey® Master’s Keep series – Master’s Keep Bottled in Bond.

Bourbon News

INTRODUCING COLONEL E.H. TAYLOR, JR. 18 YEAR OLD MARRIAGE

Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its homage to former Distillery owner Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. with a special release 18 year old bourbon whiskey which is a marriage of three mashbills, two rye bourbon mashbills and one wheated bourbon mashbill.

Podcast

Dancing With Myself – Podcast Episode #2

It’s taken us 25 days but we’ve finally done the impossible. We’ve recorded Episode #2 of the official Bourbon & Banter podcast – Dancing With Myself. Why are we calling it that? Well my friends, you have to listen to it to find out. I promise, it will be worth your time investment.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Dads Drinking Bourbon Willett Family Estate Bourbon Review

I’ve been a fan of Willett for several years going back to when they were releasing sourced barrels, so it’s been interesting watching them transition into their own distillate.

Bourbon News

Announcing “Whiskey From Home” Virtual Bourbon Event

Whiskey From Home includes bourbon history, the best bourbons to buy right now, craft whiskey exploration, how to host a kick-ass tasting, and blind flights.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

RAGGED BRANCH DISTILLERY IS COMING OF AGE

Walking into the VIP area at the Mount Vernon Whiskey Fest back in November, Patti and I see a familiar face and head over to the area where Ragged Branch Distillery Owner Alex Toomy is pouring samples. One bottle in particular, is a barrel proof rye whiskey, 126 proof.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Evan Williams Green Label Bourbon Review

I’m Mr. #RespectTheBottomShelf and when you enter the realm of $10 whiskeys, there’s no doubt where you’re looking – right at the bottom shelf. Evan Williams Green Label is the most basic expression of the brand and is sold in fewer markets than you’d ever guess.