Woodinville 8-year Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review
This is a dense bourbon, and deep, dark oak tones dominate and before cooked stone fruit, dried figs and baking spices roll across the palate, sweetening the whole.
Erisman eases New Riff into older, bolder whiskies
“These are not delicate little Scotches–and I love delicate little Scotches. But this is fat ass Kentucky-style whiskey.”
Old Forester 2024 Birthday Bourbon Review
On the nose, there is every classic Old Forester aroma: a little acetone and banana, citrus peel and deeply charred oak. Juicy Fruit Gum is all over this, as are surprises like a chocolate-coated cream-filled donut, candy bar (nougat and milk chocolate), nutmeg and cocoa powder.
Shop these single barrel buys at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Sept. 13-15
I was asked to pick a few favorites for Bourbon & Banter readers who will be attending this sold-out event. The list below is not in order of picks liked best, rather it partially reflects the order in which we visited distilleries to taste them.
Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon 2024 Release Review
This bourbon just never runs out of gas. Every sip is a revelation, a new view into a complex whiskey providing countless vistas.
Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon Review
Loads of baking spice, blackberries and cooked stone fruit cruise in on a wave of honey and an undercurrent of oak. It’s sturdy but not fire-breathing hot as the nose suggested it would be.
Mary Dowling Tequila Barrel Finished Bourbon Review
This feather-light whiskey is a malt drinker’s bourbon, which, based on conversations I’ve had with Zamanian, who is a Scotch lover, may well be what he was after.
Michter’s 2024 10 Year Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey Review
But that’s not as fun as pointing to that classic nose of bubble gum, dried flowers and fruit pastries. The barrel has a say, of course, introducing spice and tannin sotto voce, while letting tropical fruit and bruleed sugar speak a bit louder.
The Happy, Hellish Journey of Starting a Distillery
We have zero plans to build and sell the distillery. We want to own and be a part of it for a very long time.
Suavecito Anejo Tequila Review
Suavecito was created for tequila-curious drinkers who want spirits that are “smooth” and without “the burn.”