Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review We’ve all been there. You have a few friends who pick up a pricey bottle, they tell you what a great whiskey is inside and that you have to get a bottle of your own.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews StilL 630 Experimental Collection Release #13, #14 and #15 This past July, StilL 630 began the second year of their 5-year Experimental Collection journey. After a successful first year chronicling their monthly releases, we decided to take a different approach this year.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews New Riff Bourbon Review New Riff put out an MGP bourbon for a while called OKI, which was aged from 8-12 years, and it was really good. Their product at four years shows a lot of promise as it ages. I’m looking forward to it when it’s 8 years old or older.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Litchfield Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review I know the first question many of you have is, “Is this MGP?” The answer is a definitive, “No.” Litchfield does not source its whiskey. They obtain their corn, rye, and barley from local farmers to create their own mash and distillate.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews 2018 Parker’s Heritage Collection Review Where do I begin in providing my overall view of this bourbon? First, let me say that I enjoyed the nose on this one. The candied orange and fruit were inviting on their own, but the presence of buttery caramel notes really sold me on the nose.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Four Roses 130th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch This might just be Brent Elliott’s best release since taking over as Master Distiller at Four Roses. It’s a great sign of what he’s capable of and gets me excited to see what he does next. Is it better than the Al Young commemorative release?
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Wyoming Whiskey Private Stock Barrel #1537 Review I’m fortunate I had a full bottle of this to review, so I could take a little extra time and enjoy multiple pours over the course of a few weeks. The more time I spent with it, the more I enjoyed it as it has a unique nose and flavor profile that I don’t find often.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Russell’s Reserve 2002 Review I still feel that blind tasting is the best way to evaluate a whiskey, though my convictions are softening on that stance.
Banter Join Us for the 2018 #30DaysOfBourbon Challenge Four years ago I started a little something to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month. You see, I wanted to go to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The problem was that life happens, and I couldn’t make it work out.
On The Road Get To Know: Sour Mash Tours It’s no secret that many fans of bourbon flock to Kentucky annually to have an experience on the Bourbon Trail™. And while those outings are almost certainly rites of passage for visitors to the Bluegrass state, there are many new and cool options to check out as well.
Scotch Whisky Reviews Bruichladdich, Octomore, Masterclass 08.2 Review “This whisky isn’t the oldest in my collection,” he said, handing another dram to Bob and then taking one for himself. “But just like you, young lady, age isn’t necessarily a qualifier.” The compliment made her smile.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Noah’s Mill Bourbon Review Willett distills its own whiskeys but also sources others. This is sourced from other distilleries in Kentucky, the mash bill is not disclosed, and the age statement that was once on it was removed (it used to be a 15 year old whiskey).
Glassware Reviews Aged & Ore’s Duo Glass Review A bit over two years ago, when I was brand new to Bourbon & Banter, I wrote an article called Glassware 101: Choose the Best Glass to Enjoy Your Bourbon. The purpose was to demonstrate just how important glassware is in the entire whiskey experience.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Heaven Hill 27-Year-Old Barrel Proof Bourbon Review If you’ve been reading my reviews for a while, it won’t be a surprise when I tell you that I’m not a fan of bourbons with a massive oak profile. So when my sample of Heaven Hill 27-Year-Old Barrel Proof Bourbon arrived, I was a little hesitant to dive in and sample it.
Gin Reviews Loch & Union American Dry Gin Review I am very much a gin enthusiast, with multiple selections in my bunker. I sampled the Loch & Union in a Glen Cairn glass neat, with a drop of water and with ice. I prefer it full strength since the lightness of flavor comes out best on its own.
Banter It’s coming…are you ready? We’re just 30 days out from the best damn month of the year – Bourbon Heritage Month. Are you ready to join us for a month-long celebration of America’s native spirit?
Scotch Whisky Reviews Highland Park Magnus Review It’s not the most robust Highland Park I’ve ever tried, but certainly presents a reasonable entry point to begin exploring the line. While they state that a ‘high proportion’ of first-fill Sherry seasoned American oak casks are used in the maturation, for my preferences, they didn’t use enough.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews The President’s Choice Bourbon Review This is a great starter bourbon with something to keep you coming back for more. Not quite the sweet spot of flavors that I gravitate towards but a good one to get started or to enjoy on a hot summer day with friends.
On The Road The American Prohibition Museum “Alcohol is Poison.” That is the first thing you see as you enter the American Prohibition Museum. Up the stairs and you begin a fascinating and informative journey into “one of the most controversial and influential time periods in American history…”
Industry News Introducing Rising Tide Spirits with Ed Bley In today’s Bourbon landscape, where certain private barrel picks are coveted more than major limited edition releases, Ed Bley stands atop the mountain. He’s selected more than 200 individual whiskey barrels for a single store in just under 4 years’ time.
Tequila Reviews El Mayor Tequila Reviews Handcrafted with tradition by the Gonzalez Family, one of Mexico’s most respected makers of tequila, the El Mayor Tequila is made from premium 100% Weber Blue agave grown in the rocky soil of Jalisco.
On The Road Whitmeyer’s Distilling Company When the topic of Texas bourbons comes up in conversation, they are often met with a lot of skepticism. Unfortunately there are some Texas brands out there that have reinforced that skepticism, and Kentucky distillers have gone to great lengths to market Kentucky as the only place to make bourbon.
Scotch Whisky Reviews Johnnie Walker Green Label Whisky Review I was ecstatic when Johnnie Walker Green returned to shelves. Read on to see how I feel this new bottling compares to my, admittedly romanticized, memories.
American Whiskey Reviews Woodford Reserve Malt Whiskey Review This bottle was a present to me from my cousin, for a favor I did for him in college, over 46 years ago. I truly did not remember it (even when he told me) but I was glad to receive the bottle. I’m have not been a big Woodford Bourbon fan in the past but find myself enjoying it more recently. When I
Banter From Coke to Cask Strength – Part Two As with most people who visit the bourbon trail, they have a personal connection to certain distilleries and the people who work there. For Kevin, that indeed was the case & it helped shepherd him along at a remarkable pace regarding what his palate enjoyed.
