Never have I had a pour of “Cheesy Gold Foil” Wild Turkey that didn’t leave me smacking my lips and shaking my head, unable to rid myself of the thought that this is superlative bourbon. This bottling from 1985, however, significantly ups the ante.
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There are bourbons I drink … and there are bourbons I like. And the two are not always the same. Some bourbons I immediately like; others I grow to like. With some of Castle & Key’s earlier releases, I was less than impressed. This one – Castle &#…
You ever open a bottle and immediately think, “Yep… this one’s gonna be a porch-sipper” ? That was me with Speakeasy Bourbon from Willett . But before we get to the glass, let’s take a quick stroll through Willett history — because this family’s story …
There’s something comforting about returning to Maker’s Mark —like going back to that friend who’s always steady, always welcoming, and somehow always has a fresh bottle open on the counter. For all the wild experimentation we see from distilleries tod…
Ah, spring. That magical time of year when the sun comes back, the birds start singing, and we all pretend we’re excited to clean things. But while everyone else is out here alphabetizing spice racks and wrestling with their garage clutter, we tackle …
Every once in a while, a bourbon reminds you why you fell in love with single barrels in the first place. Not because it’s loud. Not because it’s chasing shock value. But because it quietly, confidently delivers complexity, balance, and craftsmanship i…
It’s been some time since I reviewed a Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon private selection, so I thought I’d change that today. Back in November, I visited North Augusta Wine & Beverage, a local bottle shop, and discovered a 2025 Camp Nelson …
Every distillery has a story, but Heaven Hill’s is one of those rare ones that feels genuinely woven into the fabric of Kentucky bourbon. Five Brothers Bourbon leans into that heritage with a name that honors the Shapira brothers, the family who foun…
A while back, I was in my favorite Total Wine & More establishment and saw a large display of Old Emmer Finest Wheat Bourbon Whiskey . I asked an employee for a complimentary pour (I always appreciate!) and asked if he could tell me anything about…
Some bourbons demand attention; others earn it. Old Bardstown Estate Bottled Bourbon falls squarely into the second category — a bottle that doesn’t chase hype, doesn’t posture, and doesn’t need to. It’s the kind of pour that rewards curiosity and rem…
