Russell’s Reserve 13 mania has again begun, and with it, droves of whiskey enthusiasts will soon be monitoring websites, scouring liquor stores, and enlisting the help of friends and family across the country. While I have nothing but praise for 2021’s…
Some things you can always count on – a fresh-brewed cup of coffee in the morning, an ice-cold glass of lemonade on a summer’s afternoon, and the tried and true well-aged profile of Russell’s Reserve 10-Year. But then, maybe one of those, not so …
Believe it or not, Russell’s Reserve has occupied liquor store shelves for over twenty years. In that time, the esteemed brand has experienced a great deal of change in expressions, appearances, and production. Yet, there’s one thing that’s remained co…
I recently happened upon a Twitter thread suggesting a sense of apathy is growing in the whiskey community. It seems some longtimers, and possibly some newcomers, are burned out with the surging popularity of American whiskey. I don’t consider myself a…
What’s up with Wild Turkey’s private barrel program? That’s the question I’ve been fielding lately, and I understand why. There have been notable delays, with some 2020-2021 bottles taking over a year to make it to retailers post selection. As for 2022…
I’ll begin this post with a short, but important statement. Like alcohol, tobacco should only be enjoyed by adults of legal age; moreover, it should be enjoyed responsibly and in moderation. Whiskey and cigars have shared an association for generations…
It’s been well over two years since I last reviewed Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye. If you’re finding that hard to believe, I’m right there with you. There was no conscious decision; I haven’t intentionally avoided it. I suppose the introduction o…
Counterfeit bourbon isn’t a new topic. Over the years, whiskey writers and podcasters have dedicated articles and episodes to this unfortunate dark side of our hobby. Occasionally, I’ve touched on it myself. But after reading Clay Risen’s latest piece …
Love it or hate it, it’s time for the inevitable year-end “top whiskey” lists to flood social media. Not that it’s necessarily a bad thing. Sure, some are pure clickbait – even worse, paid promotionals. But given an honest perspective and a prope…
It’s been a few years since we last saw Tyrone’s rickhouse K available in Wild Turkey’s private barrel program. Needless to say, I was elated to learn we’d be seeing it again in 2021. What makes K so special? For starters, I’ve long referred to K…
