Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Tarnished Truth 3 Year Old High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

Tarnished Truth is a new distillery that opened in March 2018. It is located in the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach, Virginia. According to their press, they are the only distillery located in a hotel and the hotel features their products.

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Ratings, Ratings, Ratings! But what do they all mean?

Let’s face it, there are a lot of reviewers out there writing for websites, magazines and books. There are several commonalities: They’ll tell you a bit about the history or backstory, they’ll talk about mashbills, they’ll describe aromas, tasting notes and finishes.

Distilleries

Belmont Farm Distillery – “America’s First Craft Whiskey Distillery”

“This place looks like a church,” remarks my wife, Patti as we walk to the front door. Later we would learn that it actually was a church. A part of the building housing the tasting room, gift shop and distillery was once a Catholic Church.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Review

Read the Brand’s Notes to understand why this is a twice-barreled product. It’ll help you understand why it’s so fruity, sweet and tannic. Sipped at 93 proof, it’s perfect. With a splash of water, the fruit notes become juicier, the mouthfeel pleasantly heavier and spice notes emerge. As the last ex

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Rutledge Returns: Why He Left Four Roses, What He’s Been Doing & Where He’s Heading Next

A little over 3.5 years ago I had the honor of hosting a Four Roses bourbon dinner in St. Louis with Jim Rutledge as our guest of honor.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Black Feather American Bourbon Whiskey Review

I’m always excited to #DrinkCurious. When I was first approached to review Black Feather, it was something I’d not ever heard of, so I jumped at the chance. Black Feather is a younger, MGP-sourced Bourbon.

Book Reviews

Bourbon Justice Book Review

It’s also a dusty hunter’s dream. I finally learned the origins of some pre-prohibition whiskeys I’ve tried, including Old Jordan (found in a 3-gallon glass carboy in a pharmacist’s office!), as well as a bottle from The American Medicinal Spirits Corporation.

On The Road

A Visit to New Riff Distilling

I’ve been traveling across the country for the past three weeks visiting distilleries both large and small. Today I’m excited to share with you details of our trip to New Riff Distilling.

Rye Whiskey Reviews

WhistlePig The Boss Hog V: The Spirit of Mauve Review

The outlay for a $500 bottle is a big investment for something you might not love. My favorite way to try these kinds of bottles is to split it with 4-5 friends. That way, we each get 3-4 drinks for the price of a shot at the bar. If that is not an option, I recommend trying it at a bar.

American Whiskey Reviews

Fifty Stone Single Malt Whiskey Review

This whiskey contains considerably more peat and iodine taste than I would expect from an American Whiskey, but if these Mainiacs are your style, you're going to be real glad they're doing what they're doing!

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Old Forester 2018 Birthday Bourbon Review

I’m a fan of about every Fo’ on the shelf, but I was not quick to like this bottle. When first opened, my press sample was sharp, edgy, not inviting. I gave it time in the glass—a 45-minute rest, in fact—but it wouldn’t come to heel. I let it sit a week or so and revisited it.

Brandy Reviews

Introducing Habondia Peach Brandy

Habondia Peach Brandy is aged for six months in a white wine barrel, then for thirty months in a used, medium-toasted Missouri white oak barrel, for three years aging. As with the fresh ginger used for The Big O, the fresh peaches used are hand-chopped on-site at the distillery.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B518 Review

I’m going to start this off by saying I’m a sucker for Elijah Craig. This doesn’t mean that any of the various expressions get a free pass from me, rather, it means when I see a new incarnation, I get excited and will buy a bottle untasted.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Revival

I received a bottle of the Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Decades Bourbon this past Christmas and thoroughly enjoyed it. So much so that I have already finished it. When the Wild Turkey Revival became available, I purchased it almost immediately.

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.

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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.