McFarlane’s Reserve Four Grain
By definition, bourbon must be at least 51% corn. Most utilize at least a small amount of malted barley to assist in the fermentation…
Bourbon Reviews
New Riff Maltster Bourbon Whiskey
I’ve missed a couple of some of the special, seasonal releases in the past from New Riff Distillery. I was very excited to land this…
Barker’s Mill Bottled-in-Bond
In the myriad of brands adorning retail shelves, I’m always looking for new bourbons and whiskeys to try. And, I’m always reading the…
WC Holiday Bourbon And Whisky Taste Test Review Extravaganza
It is the holiday season and that means it is time to have some notable bourbon and whiskies undergo a rigorous taste test to – you know, make sure they would be appropriate gifts. Somebody has to do this and Whisky Critic has volunteered themselves to undergo this arduous task. For the 2022 version of […]
Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Fall 2022 Decanter.
The spring edition of Old Fitzgerald was a surprising 17 years old. People went nuts. Then Heaven Hill followed it up with a 19-year old release and enthusiasts clamored for it like no Old Fitzgerald before. For the smart few who open their bottle,…
Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes – Yellowstone Select Landmark Edition
I’ve been a big fan of most of Steve and Paul Beam’s limited edition Yellowstone bourbon releases, and I’ve had an excellent private selection, but until now I haven’t really had their standard releases. I suppose that the “Landmark Edition” release isn’t exactly standard,…
Sipp’n Corn Review – Blind Barrel Tasting Kit
I’ve always encouraged blind tastings. Most often it’s fun when you’re trying new bourbons, but it’s also a fantastic way to get real with a brand that you think is your favorite and to mix in a brand that you claim to not like…
Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes – Fortuna Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
There’s a new resurgence of Old Fortuna, the historic Kentucky Bourbon brand dating back to the late 1800’s. Its first release is a small batch of just six barrels aged at least six years and bottled at 102 proof. Fortuna was a popular brand…
Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig 12-Year Barrel Proof 2022 (A122, B522, and C922).
After some wide variety in proof, the three 2022 batches of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof have established a trend of just over 60% ABV—A122 is 60.4%; B522 is 60.5%, and C922 is the highest at 62.4%. Actually, the last batch of 2021 (C921) started…
Michter’s US*1 American Whiskey
Michter’s whose brands – especially the 10-year and 20-year releases – have been award winning. Today we take a look at the mystique…