Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

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King of Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Review

The nose is huge, leading with that unmistakable Brown-Forman yeast note that's fruity, candied, floral and tropical. Browned biscuits, cinnamon, dark chocolate (yeah, it flirts with Mexican hot chocolate), confectioner's sugar, old oak and licorice.

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Bardstown Bourbon Co. Discovery Series 11 Review

Loads of tropical fruit and lilac lead on the nose followed by orange lemon zests and a hint of dried grain. The deeply toasted oak reminds you that a 13-year-old bourbon makes up the bulk of this blend.

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Wild Turkey Generations Review

This bottle is so unique among the Wild Turkey pantheon that it really has to be experienced and shared, and until another release comes along that tastes this good and carries this kind of backstory, I'm going to say, albeit reluctantly, that it's worth the MSRP.

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Still Austin Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Review

It starts with a whiff of pine lumber—a surprising yet pleasant note discernible in other Still Austin releases—forest floor, sage, and some rosemary, all intriguing and without shortcomings.

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Still Austin High Rye Bourbon Review

This bourbon is a multitasker, great neat, on the rocks, or in an old-fashioned. To make room for a little air in the bottle, I made three old-fashioneds for my guests. That they took notice of their drinks as "really good and spicy" says they caught on to this bourbon's difference.

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Still Austin Red Corn Bourbon Bottled-In-Bond Whiskey Review

The palate is simple, lovely, sweet, and oaky. It’s what bourbon at its simplest should be. No surprises, no disappointments, just goodness that’s so easy to drink that you extend your arm for a refill—before you need a refill.

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Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson F Review

Despite an MSRP jump of $50 from last year's already wallet-wounding price point, it's still a helluva bourbon. It's also priced to claim a piece of the secondary market pie.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C923 Review

The nose on this goes for days ... bitter chocolate, clover honey, oak, mincemeat pie, lavender, dried roses, chamomile, leather jacket and cooked apples. It's warm from front to back to down the hatch, but it drinks nowhere near its 133 proof.

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Hardin's Creek Boston Review

I have to say that of the three expressions, Boston tastes and smells the oldest. The aroma is dense and wood-driven, with notes of rick house, baking chocolate, and damp tobacco.

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Very Olde St. Nick 'Immaculata' Bourbon Review

Immaculata (named after the Bible story about the immaculate conception of the Christ child within Mary, a virgin) is a big, bold whiskey that coats the whole palate with cocoa, hints of maple syrup and pleasant grain character.

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Remus Repeal Reserve VII Review

The aroma is not immediately as big or complex as Series V or VI, requiring some time to suss out the nuance and depth. It doesn't take long though before notes of dark caramel, black cherry, and pecan pie rise out of the glass, offering up a rich, classic bourbon bouquet.

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Maker's Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon Review

If you can find this bottle for a reasonable price, get it. If you're motivated spend unreasonably on stuff like this, you’re bound to find one. You’ll want to pour this bottle for friends who deserve a little spoiling. And this one will spoil any Maker’s fan for good.

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Four Roses 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Review

When I finished the Zoom tasting, I was skeptical about the 25-year-old whiskey in the final blend. Did it contribute that much, or was it just meant to make this Small Batch Limited Edition a little more special on paper for its anniversary?

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Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon A123 Review

Larceny is a wheater that gets too little attention in my opinion. Even the “Wheated bourbon only because I like wheat only” crowd doesn’t seem to go for it. Given the 92-proof of its flagship, I get it; it’s a softy.

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Blue Run Flight Series: Washington Apple Orchard

Blue Run is a brand on fire. After capturing a rapt audience with their early limited edition releases they recently pivoted to producing more widely available expressions to satisfy their feverish fanbase.

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Hidden Barn Bourbon Batch 2 Review

Hidden Barn Bourbon Batch 2 has an impressively creamy texture and a delightful display of developed flavor for such a grain-forward bourbon it is a proof of concept, though it’s not yet a fully fleshed-out concept unto itself.

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2022 Yellowstone Ltd Edition & King of Kentucky 15-Year Review

Since we’re just a mere two weeks out from Bourbon Heritage Month, I thought it would be a nice change of pace to do a video review of two of the most recent brand releases – the 2022 Yellowstone Limited Edition and the 2022 King of Kentucky 15-Year. \

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Virginia Gentleman Bourbon Review

Virginia Gentleman Bourbon has been produced by the A. Smith Bowman Distillery since 1934 when the distillery opened on the Bowman farm. That farm is now the town of Reston, Virginia and the distillery is currently located in Fredericksburg, VA.

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Hardin’s Creek: Colonel James B. Beam Bourbon Review

As a proof of concept, Freddie Noe knocked this expression out of the park. With notes of strawberry puree, that familiar Jim Beam peanut brittle, and flavorful baking spice to go along with a truly satisfying Kentucky hug, Hardin’s Creek: Colonel James B. Beam has a lot to like on the palate.

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Hardin’s Creek: Jacob’s Well Bourbon Review

Hardin’s Creek: Jacob’s Well has generated a swirl on intrigue ever since its TTB label filing went public. So, with all the hype surrounding this release, I was curious to see how it would ultimately taste. The result?

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Playboy Spirits Rare Hare 1953 Bourbon Review

I liked the Rare Hare 1953 bourbon. It was a nice pour. This is a softer whiskey despite the 111-proof point, it drinks like a cognac. I enjoyed the fruit-forward palate, and it really took precedent to the typical bourbon flavors that were peeking out from behind the curtain.

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Ben Holladay Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Review

So, in March, when Noelle Hale reached out to me to tell me all about Holladay Distillery in Missouri, I expected more of the same. Of course, it all begins with a story, doesn’t it?

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Broken Barrel Small Batch Bourbon

Broken Barrel’s 95 proof straight bourbon continues the trend set by their 88 proof California Oak expression in that it has a nice blend of unexpected flavors in concert with classic bourbon notes.

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Broken Barrel California Oak Review

Broken Barrel California Oak isn’t exactly reinventing the wheel with their lowest proof offering, but it is making a strong case that young whiskey can be elevated with the addition of staves.

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Wheel Horse Bourbon Review (Batch 2)

I was immediately struck by how fruit-forward this bourbon is, as the raspberry and plum notes are prominent despite it being a relatively young whiskey. Caramelized sugar and a strong black pepper influence makes for a medley of alluring aromas that slightly outperform the palate, but it tastes goo