By Richard Thomas Rating: A- For a long time, the only brand in the Jim Beam portfolio that was more neglected than Old Grand-Dad was Old Overholt. The only two expressions in the line were the namesake standard and Old Grand-Dad 114, a favorite budget buy among fans of high rye bourbon. What is more, …
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: A This 2024 release of US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon is the latest in ten years of the label. The Toasted Barrel expression is distinguished from the standard US*1 Bourbon by its double new oak treatment: a second maturation round in a toasted barrel, following its initial rest in a …
By Richard Thomas When it comes to good drink and fine food, living in Kentucky offers a bounty so good that it often surprises those not acquainted with the Commonwealth. The presence of the bourbon industry obviously covers the first part of that pairing, but also serves as the wellspring for the latter. Whiskey and …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Technically, the second round of 2024’s Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond still came out in the autumn: even if bottles didn’t reach shelves (or samples reaching reviewers) until it was officially early winter, the actual announcement was on December 12. For those who are not very aware of the calendar, winter …
I have three individuals to thank for today’s post. First, a reader named James T., who wrote to me asking if I’d review a recent bottle of Wild Turkey 101. Second, Kurt and Trenton from the YouTube channel SLB Drinks, who recently posted a video title…
The following passage is by Fred Noe, Beam Family 7th Gen Master Distiller, whose father is Bourbon namesake Booker Noe: The fourth release of the Booker’s® Bourbon 2024 Collection is Booker’s Batch 2024-04 “Jimmy’s Batch.” This batch is named in honor of Master Distiller Jimmy Russell, living legend for bourbon lovers everywhere, and one of […]
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Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery and Buffalo Trace Distillery have announced the return of the Van Winkle Whiskey Collection. Renowned for its wheated recipe, the Van Winkle Collection features six distinctive whiskeys. The wheated recipe, favored by Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle, results in a softer, smoother taste profile that has helped the bourbon become […]
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I’d like to thank the folks at Bluebird Distilling and their PR partner for sending these samples with no strings attached.
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12 days of Christmas. 11 amazing bottles. One amazing cause. 501c3 “Medicinal Whiskey Charity” is hosting a phenomenal charity Bourbon sweepstakes with some one-of-a-kind jaw dropping bottles up for grabs! Every dollar donated will go to the Kentucky Children’s Hospital and the UK Transplant Center. 11 winners will be individually selected at random. Must be […]
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