Old Forester Single Barrel Hy-Vee Pick
Some things are just worth waiting for! And this bourbon was worth the wait. Sometime back, I was in one of my favorite hideaways in the…
Some things are just worth waiting for! And this bourbon was worth the wait. Sometime back, I was in one of my favorite hideaways in the…
My oldest daughter gave me one of the best free gifts out there – a Maker’s Mark Ambassador Membership. While the program has recently…
Making a good whiskey isn’t easy; making three solid whiskeys and blending them into a fourth, good whiskey might be darn near…
Jim and Brian sit down with Seth Behaim of Broken Barrel to discuss his latest releases. Broken Barrel is located in Los Angeles, California. The whiskey is distilled at the Owensboro Distilling Co. In this episode, Seth shared a few new expressions with Jim and Brian. Press play above to listen to this
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By definition, bourbon must be at least 51% corn. Most utilize at least a small amount of malted barley to assist in the fermentation…
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…
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…

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 […]
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,…
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,…