Malted barley is the most expensive grain in making whiskey. The results are that more distilleries are using less malt in their mash bills. This is a modern phenomenon. Ed Foote’s first task when he was hired as Master Distiller… Continue Reading &#…
Reservoir Distillery is in Richmond, Virginia. It was founded by Dave Cuttino and has Mary Allison as their Head Distiller. They have sent me a sample bottle of their Rye whiskey, a 100% rye whiskey. Matt and I sat down… Continue Reading →
This is the latest expression from the 15 Stars brand. This producer takes nine and fifteen year old Bourbons and finishes them in Tawny, white and ruby port barrels. It makes for a fruity whiskey that would taste very good… Continue Reading →
The Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series always produces excellent whiskey. This latest release, The Keeper’s Release, is Maker’s Mark Bourbon finished with ten virgin toasted American white oak staves. It is an excellent whiskey that tastes very similar…
Blackback Bourbon is a product of the Silverback Distillery in Afton, Virginia. The distillery was founded by Christine Riggleman with the support of her husband Denver in 2014. I met Christine Riggleman at the first New Orleans Bourbon Festival and……
A few weeks ago, Rosemary and I attended a tasting of the Rabbit Hole Distillery Series Whiskeys. These are whiskeys they only sell at the gift shop at the distillery In Louisville. They gifted us with a bottle of each… Continue Reading →
Penelope Bourbon is the creation of Mike Paladini and his wife Kerry. It is named for their daughter, Penelope. They teamed up with Danny Polise to create the company in 2018. MGP bought Penelope through its Luxco subsidiary in 2023… Continue Reading…
This is the latest product produced at the Woodford Reserve Distillery. It is their highest proof of any Bourbon that they have released at 139.4 proof. They recently sent me a sample bottle and Matt and I sat down and… Continue Reading →
David E. Rye is the product of Hidden Still Spirits of Hershey, Pennsylvania. The brand is named for the founder, David E. Stein. This is a rye whiskey finished in Brazilian amburana rum casks. They sent me a bottle the… Continue Reading →
This is the latest limited release Bourbon from Bardstown Bourbon Company. It is aged Bourbon – 45% 14 years old, 37.5% 18 years old, 10% 11 years old, 5% 9 years old, and 2.5% 17 years old. What they have… Continue Reading →
