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Is there a more appropriate pour of bourbon for St. Patrick’s Day? Perhaps not! Kentucky Owl decided to change things up a little bit in 2022 with a holiday-inspired release, a somewhat surprising departure from their typical premium releases of bourbon and rye whiskey for the “Wise Man.” This blend represents a collaboration between Kentucky … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Edition

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A new release from Heaven Hill? I know I have your attention, so I will keep this short… In June of this year, along with the re-opening of the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience, the Distillery announced the release of a new bourbon to pay homage to the five Shapira brothers who originally founded the Distillery … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Five Brothers Bourbon

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Blackened American Whiskey is an interesting concept to say the least. It was born as a collaboration between famed Master Distiller and Blender, Dave Pickerell, and the one and only Metallica. Early on, Dave Pickerell selected bourbon and rye whiskey that was to be blended and then finished in Black Brandy casks. We all know … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Blackened X Willett Rye Madeira Finish

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What a perfect pour for the Fall season! When I think of Fall, I think of brisk days with changing colors and a warm drink in hand (obviously I was not born and raised in Florida). I think rye whiskey is the perfect Fall drink, and for some reason when I look at this bottle … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Stoll & Wolfe Pennsylvania Rye

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Coalition is a relatively new brand in the whiskey world, although the founders of this literal coalition have a wealth of experience with whiskey and spirits in general. Leonid Yandgarber, the former CEO of a major spirits company, Steve Thompson, the owner of Kentucky Artisan Distillery, and Ludwig Vanneron, a Bordeaux-based winemaker, started this brand … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Coalition Rye (Margaux Barriques)

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There isn’t much I can say about this bottle. It’s not that I haven’t tried to do my research, but the distillery  responsible for this beautiful release, Preservation Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, has embraced the mystery surrounding this old and rare whiskey and they don’t give us much to work with! Nonetheless, if you know the history … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Very Olde St. Nick 17-Year, The O.G.

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In November 2020, the folks at Diageo’s Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. announced they would be releasing a new 15-year single barrel expression of the George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey brand. This new release was set to premier in a limited number of states with an additional rollout shortly thereafter in early 2021. George Dickel expressions have … Continue reading Tasting Notes: George Dickel 15-Year

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Barrell Craft Spirits was founded in Louisville, Kentucky in 2013 by Joe Beatrice, a former marketing and technology entrepreneur. The company originally began by sourcing bourbon exclusively from various distilleries and bottling it at barrel proof, a nod to the founder’s preference for high proof whiskey. Since that time, Barrell has significantly expanded its portfolio, … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Barrell Seagrass Rye

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In late 2020, Old Forester announced they would be releasing three batches of a special batch proof whiskey to commemorate the 150th anniversary of George Garvin Brown’s historic act of bottling his famous Old Forester whiskey. For this commemorative release, 150 barrels were chosen and set aside by Master Distiller Chris Morris. The barrels were … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Old Forester 150th Anniversary (Batch 1)

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Woodford Reserve needs no introduction. You know the brand; you know the history; you know the profile. The Master’s Collection has been an intriguing experiment for this storied brand over the past 15 years and for the 2020 release, Master Distiller Chris Morris is giving aficionados some very rare bourbon from Woodford Reserve, and in … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Woodford Reserve Very Fine Rare Bourbon

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