Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

2016 George T. Stagg Bourbon Review

This extremely hearty whiskey ages in new charred oak barrels for no less than 15 years. Straight out of the barrel, uncut and unfiltered, the taste is powerful, flavorful and intense.

Food

Chicken with Bourbon Mustard Sauce

Love is in the air and I don’t just mean our love of bourbon, I’m talking about Valentine’s day. So, what are your plans for the big day? What’s the best gift you can give your whisky loving Valentine? I mean, I think the obvious answer here is bourbon.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Wild Turkey Decades Bourbon Review

The sustained finish is unmistakably Wild Turkey with a balanced mix of vanilla, caramel, spices and charred oak. There’s even a hint of leather on edge to soften the lingering tannic oak.

Events

Inaugural New Orleans Bourbon Festival

If you’re scratching your head wondering why you’ve never heard of the New Orleans Bourbon Festival before, don’t worry, you’re not alone because 2017 is the inaugural year. If you’re wondering how good it could be for its initial year, again, don’t worry, it is going to be fantastic.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Smooth Amber Wheated Bourbon Review

Like many new craft distilleries, West Virginia’s Smooth Ambler Spirits began sourcing whiskey while developing its production facilities. They have been wildly successful in building a cult-like following for their Old Scout label (SAOS).

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Old Ripy Bourbon Review

Old Ripy is a combination of 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon with 12-year-old and younger whiskies for added complexity and oak. It is distilled at the Wild Turkey Distillery in Anderson County, aged in timber warehouses and non-chill filtered.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Bond & Lillard Bourbon Review

Distilled and bottled and at the Wild Turkey distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is aged a minimum of seven years in timber warehouses and is charcoal filtered.

Banter

The Magic of C+S (Caring + Sharing)

I’ve written about the bourbon secondary market before, but there is a unique subsection that gets little attention and is widely unknown. They are known as C+S groups (“cost-plus-ship”), and their members agree to trade with each other at retail (or below) pricing only.

Banter

Thanksgiving Bourbon Hunt

Just about every year on Thanksgiving after the family gatherings had all but died down, the football is about over, and the kids are fast asleep, I load up in a pick-up truck with my bourbon hunting brother to camp out in front of Midtown Corkdorks in Nashville.

Book Reviews

The Big Man of Jim Beam: Booker Noe and the Number One Bourbon In the World

My deep dive into bourbon began in earnest with Knob Creek and Basil Hayden’s. They were the first premium small batch bourbons released, and their mastermind was Booker Noe.

Banter

Why I Will Never Buy Kentucky Owl (Again)

So The Whiskey Wash reported yesterday the acquisition of Kentucky Owl by Stoli Group USA, parent company S.P.I. Group.

Gear

Globe Trotter Whiskey Decanter Review

Way back in October, the folks at MoonRise Market reached out to see if we’d be interested in checking out their Globe Trotter whiskey decanter. We accepted their offer, and about a week later it arrived, and we excitedly opened up the box and took our first peek at the decanter.

Bourbon News

Introducing The Whiskey Barons Collection

The Whiskey Barons Collection is an ambitious undertaking to honor and recreate historically significant Bourbons that were lost after Prohibition.

Drinking Accessory Reviews

Hydro Flask Rocks Tumbler Review

I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of the new 10 oz rocks tumblers that Hydro Flask is coming out with as part of their new drink ware line releasing on February 1, 2017. The product line includes a 10 oz rocks tumbler, a 22 oz tumbler, and a 32 oz tumbler.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Rabbit Hole Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

What happens when you chase both a woman and your dream of opening a distillery? You go down the Rabbit Hole! And that is exactly what happened to Kaveh Zamanian.

American Whiskey Reviews

Boondocks American Whiskey Cask Strength Review

Boondocks American Whiskey Cask Strength 127 Proof has distinctive aromas of rich caramel and vanilla. A robust and pleasantly aggressive palate is highlighted by fall spices and oak that leaves a long-lasting finish.

American Whiskey Reviews

Boondocks American Whiskey Review

Aged for 11 years in American white oak barrel in Kentucky, Boondocks American Whiskey 95 Proof is made from corn, rye, and malt.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Trader Joe’s Kentucky Bourbon Straight Whiskey Review

I am Mr. #RespectTheBottomShelf. I’m not afraid of “cheap” whiskey, and, in fact, when I see something super-affordable, it piques my curiosity.

Banter

Sometimes the Bourbon Hunt Comes to You

YES, THERE ARE BOURBON GODS. I am a big fan of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, but as I grow in my bourbon journey, I will admit I have limited my hunt for the BTAC more towards pours at bars then scouring the secondary market. My favorite is William LaRue Weller.

Cocktails

Reverse Manhattan – The Perfect Second & Third Drink

I love cocktails. Happy hour is 5 pm daily at our house, usually two rounds. I love Old Fashioneds and Manhattans, but two high-proof cocktails before dinner can be a bit much. As I get older happy hour seems to get shorter.

American Whiskey Reviews

Outryder Straight American Whiskey Review

A straight American whiskey with higher rye content than our Small Batch Bourbon, but short of a true rye whiskey. Different and great. Perfect for sipping or making cocktails. It’s crafted from two distinct mash bills distilled in November of 2011.

Banter

Happy New Year, Thank You & A Few Thoughts

In less than 24 hours until we say goodbye to 2016 and welcome in a brand new shiny year. Many folks online are going to write about how terrible a year 2016 was due to the election, wars, celebrity deaths, and soaring bourbon prices but I’m not going down that rabbit hole.

Cocktails

Big O Ginger Liqueur Review & Cocktails

Big O is a premium ginger liqueur handcrafted from high-quality, all-natural ingredients and artisan-crafted spirits. Prepared with hand-chopped fresh ginger, whole spices, citrus, wine-based vodka, and brandy. Big O is a smooth, warming drink that’s both flavorful and pleasing to the palate.

Drinking Accessory Reviews

HyperChiller Review

I am a coffee lover. I cannot get through the day without coffee. Hot coffee. I am essentially never an iced coffee person but when I started dating my boyfriend – who is a diehard iced coffee drinker – I began having to make concessions to satisfy both of our caffeinated preferences.

Cocktails

Pumpkin Bourbon Milkshake

For three years, my friend Molly and I have wanted to make bourbon pumpkin milkshakes. Each year, as the leaves begin to turn and the temperature begins to drop, we reignite the discussion.