Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Double barreling isn’t a new sensation. Old Forester pioneered the concept in 1910 when a fire in the bottling building caused a stir,…
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Cedar Ridge Straight Bourbon
It’s Summer in the Midwest. The last weeks of sweet corn season are winding up at our local Farmer’s Market and we’re enjoying all the…
Johnny Drum Private Stock
They say that confession is “ good for the soul ”. I have to confess that this is a bottle I’ve seen on the shelf many a time, have…
W. B. Saffell (2024)
At this point I’m not sure what to make of Campari’s Whiskey Barons Collection.
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Heaven’s Door Trilogy
In these challenging economic times, I’m always looking for a bargain – especially if there is a way to try multiple bourbons or whiskeys…
Wilderness Trail 8-Year Wheated Bourbon
Wheated bourbons have caught the fancy of many whiskey lovers. While Maker’s Mark and Weller catch the eye of many consumers today, some…
Quick Fire Rum Tasting Notes: Foursquare Convocation
Foursquare ConvocationSingle Traditional Barbados Blended Rum62% ABV / RRP: £98.00 Nose: An indulgent and deeply satisfying, rich, sweet soirée of sun-drenched sultanas, luscious prunes, sticky dates, ripe bananas and fragrant orange peel. The fruit-forward nose is layered beautifully with warm, dessert-like undertones of dulce de leche, dark chocolate ganache and moist malt loaf. As the […]
Wild Turkey Private Selection Rye: “Whoryeno”
To say I was impressed with this rye selection would be an understatement. The depth, the richness – the balance of sweetness and spice – it was exactly what a Kentucky rye should be.
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Play Like a Champion Today Bourbon
The college football season was in full swing, and when I saw the display in the aisle, I knew I had to grab a bottle – if for no one…
Wild Turkey 101 8-Year (2025)
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve surely read, heard, or watched plenty of reviews of Wild Turkey’s latest offering, Wild Turkey 101 8-Year. Most of these reviews touch on the expression’s history and praise the domestic return of Wild Tur…