Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt Whiskey Review
The nose and fish oil tablet flavor remind me distinctly of the malt whiskey made years ago by Jack’s Brown-Forman kin, Woodford Reserve. I didn’t come ’round to it then and haven’t this time either.
Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Cask Rye: Faith + Conviction Review
The rye spice launches like a honey-lemon toddy upfront before exploding like fireworks on the back palate. In it’s wake is a trail of spice, demerara syrup and honey all the way down the throat.
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.
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.
Four Roses releasing ’23 Limited Edition Single Barrel Sept. 15
This bourbon is a biggin’, a powerful and complex pour created from a commingling of 12-, 14-, 16- and 25-year-old barrels. Though the final proof is 108, it drinks higher than that.
Who’s Next?
Fueled in part by social media hype and spirits competition medals, Blue Run expanded its market reach to 31 states as of this year—no mean feat for a small company. Few migratory monarchs ever cover as much ground as do butterfly-branded bottles.
Distiller and COO leaving Ky. Peerless to create Eastern Light Distilling
“This is about far more than a single spirit brand. It’s about helping build Kentucky’s craft bourbon industry through a customized approach working hand in hand with craft distillers…”
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.
Wyoming Whiskey: Well Worth the Lone Prairie Journey
Such people include Wyoming Whiskey (WW) cofounders Brad and Kate Mead and David DeFazio, entrepreneurs stubborn enough to establish a distillery in the teeny town of Kirby (pop. 76). Why, in the middle of relatively nowhere would they build a distille…
Bourbon & Barbecue Louisville
Equally overdue is a festival linking these two. This year’s inaugural Bourbon & Barbecue Louisville, however, will end that silly streak. On Nov. 11-12 (Friday-Saturday), 20+ chefs and pitmasters will team up with 20+ whiskey makers to show how w…