Every now and then, a bottle comes along that makes me raise an eyebrow when I first hear about it. Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Finish was one of those bottles. A bourbon finished in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels? My fir…
I’ll admit it. I’ve been curious about Penelope Bourbon for quite a while. The brand seems to pop up everywhere these days—bourbon shelves, whiskey podcasts, social media discussions, and conversations among bourbon enthusiasts. Yet somehow, despite se…
My wife is so very good to me. Twice a year, our local Hy-Vee store has a bourbon raffle. Get in line early, and nearly everyone is assured of the opportunity to purchase a rare or allocated bourbon find at close to MSRP. I had other commitments; she g…
Some bourbons walk into the room and politely introduce themselves. Others kick the door open, crank up the volume, and announce their presence from across the county. This Hy-Vee Bloomington-Normal Old Forester Barrel Strength selection falls somewher…
“It’s going to be strange liking whiskey”… yeah, about that. Every once in a while, a bottle comes along with a tagline that stops you in your tracks. This one leans right into it: “It’s going to be strange liking whiskey.” And I’ll be honest—when I se…
“It’s going to be strange liking whiskey”… yeah, about that. Every once in a while, a bottle comes along with a tagline that stops you in your tracks. This one leans right into it: “It’s going to be strange liking whiskey.” And I’ll be honest—when I se…
There’s something uniquely Kentucky about a bourbon brand built on big dreams, bluegrass backroads, and a story that’s a little complicated around the edges. Limestone Heritage Bloodlines is exactly that kind of pour — a bottle tied to Georgetown, Kent…
There’s something special about a Maker’s Mark Private Selection. Each bottle tells its own story—built from a custom combination of oak staves that tweak and shape the classic wheated profile into something uniquely personal. This particular pick, the…
Some releases feel like they were meant to stay under the radar… until you actually get a pour in your glass. This 117 Series 1910 Extra Extra Old is one of those bottles. It doesn’t come in a flashy size, it doesn’t chase hazmat proof points—but what …
There’s something about a bottle that carries both nostalgia and quiet confidence—and Cream of Kentucky fits that bill beautifully. It’s the kind of name that sounds like it belongs in a dusty rickhouse ledger from a century ago, but what’s inside the …
