Today is a special day. Not only is it Turkey Day, but this marks my 400th blog post. How about that? And I can’t think of a better whiskey to review than Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse CNB. Enjoy! dj Believe it or not, it’s been three …
Russell’s Reserve 15 fever is here! And if you’re like me, you’re still hunting for a bottle. I did, however, receive a two-ounce media sample earlier this month (sincerest thanks to the Russell’s Reserve team). I published my initial thoughts on Patre…
It’s been three years since Colin Gordon left Islay’s Lagavulin Distillery to move down the road and take over for the retiring Mickey Heads at… Read More
In 2018, whiskey enthusiasts were introduced to a largely unfamiliar name: Camp Nelson. While Camp Nelson wasn’t new to Wild Turkey, having been in use as a maturation campus since at least the 1990s, it was nevertheless a new addition to the distiller…
Last month, I participated in a press trip for the release of Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse. It may not surprise readers who know me, but up to that point I’d never attended a press trip. I suppose it’s the price you pay when your writing focus is…
Russell’s Reserve® Introduces Annual “Single Rickhouse Collection” with Inaugural Release from Legendary Retired Rickhouse, Camp Nelson C Crafted exclusively from barrels aged in a single, designated rickhouse, each small batch offering explores the im…
Of all the factors that give whiskey its signature traits, maturation is arguably the most underappreciated. I suppose it’s a moot point for some distilleries, especially those that employ climate-controlled warehouses to age their products with uber c…
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…
