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Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey Review

What’s you favorite Irish whiskey Today we have a bottle of Fighting 69th, Irish whiskey. The Regiment has seen combat in five wars. Founded in 1849 as an all Irish citizen militia to train young Irish men in military tactics in New York. It was hoped that these young men would return to Ireland

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What’s you favorite Irish whiskey

Today we have a bottle of Fighting 69th, Irish whiskey.

The Regiment has seen combat in five wars. Founded in 1849 as an all Irish citizen militia to train young Irish men in military tactics in New York.

It was hoped that these young men would return to Ireland and expel the British from their homelands.

This whiskey is a celebration of the regiments heritage and $1 from every bottle sold goes to preserve its history.   We hope you enjoy Jim and Mike’s review.   Be sure to catch the podcast episode on your favorite platform, for more information.  Cheers!

Tasting Notes: Fighting 69th Irish whiskey

Vital Stats: The mash bill is 100% malted barley like all Irish whiskeys. It’s 80 proof with a $30 MSRP.

Appearance: Standard whiskey bottle with golden honey whiskey inside.

Nose: Fresh pears, peaches and banana taffy. Light floral tingling the nose.

Palate: Light and refreshing that’s easy to drink. Sweet with some banana taffy and crisp grape. A tab bit of grape skin bitterness.

Finish: Short to medium finish with a light Kentucky hug.

Overall: For us it’s a buy because everyone needs a Irish whiskey on their shelf plus it’s military history. Cheers

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Wheel Horse Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review

Have you experienced Wheel Horse Whiskey yet? First you might be wondering what a wheel horse is.   It’s the horse closest to the wheels of a wagon or buggy. It was also a lawn tractor company. Now for the bourbon itself, it’s distilled at the Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, Kentucky . It

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Have you experienced Wheel Horse Whiskey yet?

First you might be wondering what a wheel horse is.   It’s the horse closest to the wheels of a wagon or buggy. It was also a lawn tractor company.

Now for the bourbon itself, it’s distilled at the Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, Kentucky . It was one of Whisky Advocate’s top 20 whiskies of 2021 coming in at #19.

The horse in the photo is Álfadis. She is an Icelandic horse and belongs to our friend and listener Lisa Davis.   Thank you for allowing us to get a photo with your beautiful horse, Lisa!     

Now let’s get onto the review from Jim and Mike.    Be sure to catch the podcast episode on your favorite platform, for more information.   Cheers!

Tasting Notes: Wheel Horse Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Vital Stats: This bourbon whiskey is aged a minimum of 3 years in a #4 charred American oak barrel. It has a mash bill of 70% Corn, 21% Rye and 9% Malted Barley. Its 101 proof with a $35 MSRP

Appearance: A standard whiskey bottle with a tulip neck made for the perfect pour. The whiskey is a dark amber.

Nose: Caramel, oak, new leather, dried dates and figs.

Palate: The sweetness of dates and figs carries over with white pepper spice. Super buttery that is mouth coating.

Finish: Medium with a slight Kentucky hug.

Overall: For the price, how could you not pick up this delicious bourbon. We will add it to our shelves for sure.

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Can you name a movie where John Wayne drinks whiskey ? There are several like The Quiet Manquit and True Grit. It’s said that the legendary actor even worked for Tennessee whiskey when he guest appeared on the Beverly Hillbillies . The man simply loved American whiskey , even blending it himself. So It’s

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Can you name a movie where John Wayne drinks whiskey ?

There are several like The Quiet Manquit and True Grit. It’s said that the legendary actor even worked for Tennessee whiskey when he guest appeared on the Beverly Hillbillies . The man simply loved American whiskey , even blending it himself.

So It’s no surprise to see a whiskey brand named after him. The Duke Spirit was a dream of The Duke as told by his son Ethan Wayne and today that dream is on shelves for you to try. We were lucky enough to be gifted a bottle of the Duke double barrel founders reserve from Green River Distilling Co. where the rye whiskey is contract distilled.

We hope you enjoy Jim and Mike’s review.  Cheers!

Tasting Notes: Duke Double Barrel Founders Reserve

Vital Stats: This rye whiskey is aged 5 years and has a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. It is then finished in two more barrels and is bottled at 98 proof . It has a MSRP of $107.

Appearance: Tall like the man himself with a leathery label. The whiskey inside is dark Amber.

Nose:  Sweet tones of butterscotch candy and citrus.

Palate: Creamy with light sweet citrus and necco candy. Slight hints of butterscotch and spice drops. Soft with gram craker, honey and ginger.

Finish: Medium with a light Kentucky Hug.

Overall: These celebrity brands are a must if you’re a fan and that we are of John Wayne. They aren’t for everyone but for us this one is a buy. This is an easy drinking rye that has been well aged and will be nice before dinner. The price is high but we quite enjoy it. Great for sipping on while discussing the iconic movie stars films.

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Blue Note Crossroads Review

Have you ever seen the classic #80’s movie Crossroads staring Ralph Macchio ? Big Chief was passing through Memphis and came across a bottle of Blue Note Bourbon, Blue Note Crossroads from B.R. Distilling Company that brought back memories of the Delta Blues movie. What happens when Big Chief picks up a new bottle

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Have you ever seen the classic #80’s movie Crossroads staring Ralph Macchio ?

Big Chief was passing through Memphis and came across a bottle of Blue Note Bourbon, Blue Note Crossroads from B.R. Distilling Company that brought back memories of the Delta Blues movie.

What happens when Big Chief picks up a new bottle of interest?    He and Jim sit down and give it a review.   Be sure to check out the podcast episode on your favorite platform for more information.  We hope you enjoy the review.  Cheers!

Tasting Notes: Blue Note Crossroads

Vital Stats: This is a non age stated straight bourbon whiskey finished in  toasted french oak barrels . It has a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley. Its 100 proof with a $40 MSRP.

Appearance: A standard whiskey bottle with a cool label maybe with the great Robert Johnson and his guitar. Dark sweet tea colored bourbon inside.

Nose: Marshmallow cream puff, fruit cups and a hint of cinnamon spice. Add in some vanilla from from the French oak staves.

Palate: Sweet, oaky with some sizzle. Camp fire s’mores, vanilla and oak. honeycomb cereal just coats the mouth.

Finish: Medium with a slight Tennessee hug.

Overall: It’s a buy all day long if you know the story of the crossroads and Delta Blues. Seriously though it’s very affordable at $40 for a toasted French oak finished bourbon.

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Mr. and Mrs. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review

What does basketball and bourbon have in common? Well until lately not much, but Russ Smith, a former Louisville Cardinals basketball player from 2010 to 2014, has just launched his bourbon brand Mr. and Mrs. Bourbon Company that has changed everything. Russ was a standout Louisville Basketball and helped win the 2013 National Championship.

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What does basketball and bourbon have in common?

Well until lately not much, but Russ Smith, a former Louisville Cardinals basketball player from 2010 to 2014, has just launched his bourbon brand Mr. and Mrs. Bourbon Company that has changed everything.

Russ was a standout Louisville Basketball and helped win the 2013 National Championship. He went on to play for New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies. Today he is still dropping dimes on the hardwood for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and he can still score big as he just scored 43 points in his game on Friday night. His Louisville Cardinals #2 will even be retired on January 22nd.

Mr. and Mrs. Bourbon Company is Russ’s way of paying homage to the town and culture that he grew to love and call his own. The “Louisville Legend” was developed in celebration of those who supported Russ on his journey to become the athlete, philanthropist and business owner he is today.

Big Chief was able to pick up a bottle of the “Louisville Legend” at Liqour Barn.  We hope you enjoy Jim and Mike’s review.   Be sure to check out the podcast episode on your favorite platform for more information.  Cheers!

Tasting Notes: Mr. and Mrs. Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Vital Stats: This is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon aged for more than 3 years that has a non-disclosed mash bill. It is 110 proof . It has a MSRP of $55. We took the guess that it was distilled at Wilderness Trail Distillery.

Appearance: Square, squatty with honey golden bourbon inside. We like the label. Elegant and classic that represents the brand well.

Nose: Jalapeno Honeysuckle with spice and vanilla. Root beer candy with hints of oak.

Palate: The pepper spice hits you right up front. Drying with oak and mint. Cinnamon toothpick with very little sweetness overall.

Finish: Short to medium with a mighty Kentucky Hug.

Overall: This bourbon is suited for a cocktail with its higher proof and spice. Glad that we took a chance on this bottle. You can also grab a bottle of their standard expression for $35 and the 12 year old bourbon for $199.

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Smoke Wagon Small Batch Bourbon Review

Is all the hype around Nevada H&C Distilling Co. real? It took us a while to land a bottle but it finally happened as Big Chief had hunted low and high, even reaching out to the distillery themselves. Nevada H&C Distilling Co. was founded in 2012 by Aaron Chepenik and Jonathan Hensleigh in Las

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Is all the hype around Nevada H&C Distilling Co. real?

It took us a while to land a bottle but it finally happened as Big Chief had hunted low and high, even reaching out to the distillery themselves.

Nevada H&C Distilling Co. was founded in 2012 by Aaron Chepenik and Jonathan Hensleigh in Las Vega, Nevada

Smoke Wagon Small Batch Bourbon is made by combining the older age stock with younger barrels. Like the other two expressions, Smoke Wagon Small Batch Bourbon is non-chill filtered.

We hope you enjoy Jim and Mike’s review.   Be sure to catch the podcast episode on your favorite platfrom for more of their review.   Cheers!

Tasting Notes:  Smoke Wagon Small Batch Bourbon

Vital Stats: The mashbill is 60% Corn, 36% Rye and 4% Malted Barley. It is non age stated and is sourced from MGP. It is 100 proof.  This bottle of Smoke Wagon small batch from Total Wine & More for $54.

Appearance: A bottle straight out of the west that will look beautiful on any shelf. Red amber whiskey inside.

Nose: A white pepper spice with some rum cake, apple butter and a savory vanilla bean aroma.

Palate: Dried date or fig sweetness. The rum cake shows up again. Very creamy bourbon that coats the mouth. A crisp ginger snap cookie with its spice. Drying on the back end.

Finish: Medium lingering to long with a beautiful hug.

Overall: Great buy for us. We are going back to get more. Wait they sold out. Dang, well we are on the hunt again. The hype is real.

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Westward Whiskey American Single Malt Review

Have you found an American single malt whiskey you like? Earlier in the summer Big Chief traveled out to Oregon where he discovered Westward Whiskey.  Westward Whiskey is distilling some amazing single malt whiskey and they were kind enough to send him home with a bottle. We are excited to travel down this road.

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Have you found an American single malt whiskey you like?

Earlier in the summer Big Chief traveled out to Oregon where he discovered Westward Whiskey.  Westward Whiskey is distilling some amazing single malt whiskey and they were kind enough to send him home with a bottle. We are excited to travel down this road.

They re-imagined what single malt can be, brewing it like a pale ale, distilling it like a traditional single malt, and aging it like a bourbon; the result is a robust spirit. It is a whiskey of the elements, born from the unique culture, climate, and abundant resources of the American Northwest, where their relentless pursuit of perfection creates bold, award-winning whiskeys.

Brewed like a pale ale. Distilled like a single malt. Aged like a bourbon.

We hope you enjoy Jim and Mike’s review.   Be sure to listen to the podcast to hear more about this and other great whiskeys, on your favorite platform.  Cheers!

Tasting Notes: Westward Whiskey American Single Malt

Vital Stats: It has a mash bill of 100% malted barley and is non age stated. It is aged in new American charred oak barrels. Possibly for 2-5 years. It has an MSRP of $70 and is 90 proof. 

Appearance: Stunning glass design with a simple but elegant label and honey golden whiskey inside.

Nose: Almost a fruit cup and with peaches and nectarines. Creamy with some light citrus.

Palate: herbal spice with tea and min with lots of lush fruit. A little bit of barrel smoke and citrus. Some caramel that is light and soft. Almost a cinnamon twizzler.

Finish: Medium with very little hug.

Overall: A great spring sipper that is a balance between the bourbon and the scotch worlds. It’s a buy for both of us.

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Smugglers Cove Bourbon Review

Can you get good bourbon in the Florida Keys? Jim was on a fishing trip with his son Chris in the Keys and low and behold he found Key West Trading Company Smugglers Cove Bourbon. The Key West Trading Company is bottling bourbon produced with the TerrePure process. The process was developed by Terressentia

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Can you get good bourbon in the Florida Keys?

Jim was on a fishing trip with his son Chris in the Keys and low and behold he found Key West Trading Company Smugglers Cove Bourbon.

The Key West Trading Company is bottling bourbon produced with the TerrePure process. The process was developed by Terressentia in the US, which cleans and refines spirits after distillation, as well as rapidly ageing, filtering, purifying and flavoring.

We do know that the only distillery doing this process is, Green River Distilling Co., so we will assume that it was sourced from there.

Let’s dive into Jim’s review below.    We hope you enjoy the review and be sure to tune into the podcast episodes on your favorite platform.   Cheers!

Tasting Notes: Smugglers Cove Bourbon

Vital Stats: Their Smugglers Cove Bourbon which is an over 1 year bourbon whiskey sourced from from Kentucky. It has a undisclosed mashbill and is 90 proof. It has an MSRP of $35.

Appearance: Light and sweet with some caramel. Little to no spice.

Nose: Lucky Charms, dates, caramel, and the heavy oak of the barrel.

Palate: Corn sweet with a surprising smoothness. A little pepper and cinnamon giving it a nice spice. Licorice and anice making us think it is a rye.

Finish: Short with a slight Kentucky hug.

Overall: Something to find if you in the Keys to celebrate your trip to paradise. Great for sipping on the dock after a long day fishing.

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Peerless Double Oak Bourbon Review

How many double oaked bourbons can you list? This week Jim grabbed a bottle of the Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co, Peerless Double Oak from his local liquor store. Double barreled (or finished) American whiskey is aged in another barrel (used or new) after it first ages in the traditional charred American white oak. Around

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How many double oaked bourbons can you list?

This week Jim grabbed a bottle of the Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co, Peerless Double Oak from his local liquor store.

Double barreled (or finished) American whiskey is aged in another barrel (used or new) after it first ages in the traditional charred American white oak. Around 60 percent of a whiskey’s flavor comes from the barrel, so these bottles take on unique character, and can push the limits of what you’re used to

We hope you enjoy Jim and Mike’s review.   Be sure to catch the podcast episode on your favorite platform to hear more.  Cheers!

Tasting Notes:  Peerless Double Oak Bourbon

Vital Stats: This sweet mash bourbon has a non-disclosed mash bill and is non chill filtered. Its a 4 years old bourbon whiskey that has then been finished in a second barrel and comes in at 107.1 proof. The price on this differs from $70 to $134 depending on where you shop.

Appearance: Standard Peerless bottle with dark cherry red bourbon inside.

Nose: Chocolate with a spicy bite. Rich with orange peel and lots of oak with just a little sweetness of a peach tart.

Palate: Lots of rich oak with sweet chocolate. Camp fire smoke of a burnt marshmallow with Nutella spread. Brown sugar with a tab bit of bitterness that is drying. It is beautifully balanced with hints of orange citrus.

Finish: Medium with no Kentucky hug.

Overall: We were split on this one at first with Jim loving it and Mike saying he would pass but after drinking an entire glass it opened up. It’s certainly worth a try even at a bar.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921 Review

What’s your favorite Elijah Craig Barrel Proof release? Over the years we have had several with each having their own special qualities. Big Chief was able to grab a bottle of Elijah Craig c921 in Shreveport, Louisiana and wow it didn’t disappoint. Elijah Craig was a Baptist Preacher who founded a distillery in Kentucky

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What’s your favorite Elijah Craig Barrel Proof release?

Over the years we have had several with each having their own special qualities. Big Chief was able to grab a bottle of Elijah Craig c921 in Shreveport, Louisiana and wow it didn’t disappoint.

Elijah Craig was a Baptist Preacher who founded a distillery in Kentucky around 1789. Some have claimed that he is the father of bourbon whiskey but that has been disproved.

We hope you enjoy Jim and Mike’s review.    Be sure to check out the latest podcast episode on your favorite platform.  Cheers!

Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921

Vital Stats: Elijah Craig has a mashbill of 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye and is 12 years old. It is 120.2 proof and has an MSRP of $65.

Appearance: Standard Elijah Craig bottle with dark mahogany bourbon inside.

Nose: Lots of deep oak. Walnut brownies with sweet raisins. Tobacco and worn oak.

Palate: Very buttery with layers of fudge brownie and light cherries. Cinnamon gummy bears with lots of spice. The baking cabinet is there.

Finish: Long with a deep Kentucky hug.

Overall: This is a fireplace whiskey for those deep winter nice when the snow is coming down. It’s a buy all day long and we never pass up a bottle at retail.

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