Bourbon Review

Guest Review: 3 Bourbon Samples

PreambleNot completely sure what possessed one-half of the Gents (Mav) to ask me to do a review, other than he knew I was partial to a bit of whisky. MAV: “But you can pick out a couple of flavours at least?” ME: “Not really, I just know if I like stu…

The Willett Rye review

Company: The Willett DistilleryVol: 53.7%Age: 3 yearsClassification: Kentucky Straight Rye WhiskeyBreakdown: Blend of two mash bills, one 74% rye and the other a 51% ryePrice: c. £70HistoryThompson Willett founded the Willett Distillery in 1936 and t…

The Fighting Cock review

Company: Heaven HillVol: 51.5%Age: NASClassification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBreakdown: Unknown (but the secondary grain of rye is probably between 10-13%)Price: c. £35PreambleSo how many of you have joined the revolution? How many of you are…

The Maker’s Mark Private Select review

Company: Maker’s MarkVol: 54.95%Age: NASClassification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Breakdown: UnknownPrice: c. £80HistoryBeginning as fully matured Maker’s Mark at cask strength, the Private Select range is created by adding ten custom wood finis…

The 1792 Small Batch review

Company: Barton 1792Vol: 46.85%Age: No Age StatementClassification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBreakdown: 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barleyPrice: c. £45-50Preamble First published in September 2016, this was only our third ever review on the s…

The Jim Beam Signature Craft review

Company: Jim BeamVol: 43%Age: 12 yearsClassification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBreakdown: 77% corn, 13% rye, 10% malted barleyPrice: c. £35PreambleIn terms of timescale, revisiting the Jim Beam Signature Craft review after only j…

The Bulleit 10 review

Company: Kirin Brewing Company Four Roses DistilleryVol: 45.6%Age: 10 yearsClassification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBreakdown: 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barleyPrice: c. £45PreambleThe Gents first reviewed this bourbon over 18 months ago, and…

The Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye review

Company: Jack Daniel’sVol: 45%Age: NASClassification: Tennessee Rye Single Barrel WhiskeyBreakdown: 70% rye, 18% corn, 12% malted barleyPrice: c. £55HistoryWe are certain that you don’t need the Gents to introduce you to the iconic brand that is Jack D…

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