I’ll be honest, I’ve been avoiding some of the more popular brands for a while now. It just didn’t feel like I had anything to contribute to the conversation when
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Whiskey Review: Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
One of the more fascinating aspects of whiskey production is the spirit of experimentation. Even among the oldest whiskey brands in Scotland, blending different strains together to create a finished
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Colonel Lee Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
As the mandatory social distancing during this COVID-19 pandemic situation continues, my whiskey stockpile has dwindled down to nearly nothing. So, in an attempt to bolster my supply without breaking
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whiskey
Over the last few years, the Old Forester brand has been releasing a number of whiskey expressions dubbed the “Whiskey Row” which are intended to showcase the history and development
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I’m a sucker for small batch locally produced whiskey. Doing things in-house gives distilleries the ability to oversee every aspect of production and create something that exactly matches their vision,
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The color green is as synonymous with Ireland as shamrocks and Guiness. And making good marketing use of this fact is Green Spot, a popular Irish whiskey now available in
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Slaughter House American Whiskey
I’m always interested to see different takes on whiskey, whether that means aging it in a novel way or using different ingredients. For Slaughter House American Whiskey, it was taking
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Ezra Brooks Black Label Kentucky Sour Mash Bourbon Whiskey
There’s nothing that epitomizes American whiskey more than seeing a business opportunity and seizing the day — especially if in the process, you might stray a bit outside the law.
Continue readingWhiskey Review: American Born Apple Whiskey
I like apples. I like whiskey. And I like America. So.. based on the fact that today’s subject is called American Born Apple Whiskey, this should be a home run.
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Balcones Texas Bock
No matter where in the state they’re from, there are a few brands that all Texans absolutely love: HEB, Bluebell Ice Cream, Bucc-ee’s, Whataburger, and… Shiner Bock. Every Texans (and
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
As I’m writing this, we’re deep in the middle of the COVID-19 lockdown. I’ve chugged through most of my ready supply of whiskey, and what I really want is something
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Ole Smoky Tennessee Salty Caramel Whiskey
Salted caramel is one of my favorite flavors, and, in general, caramel is a great flavor when it comes to whiskey. So naturally, when I saw a bottle of cheap
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Old Forester 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Forester is a bourbon that deserves its name. Historic and well respected in the community, it’s considered by many to be the benchmark for a good bourbon. Today we’re
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Kooper Family Rye
I’m a sucker for Texas whiskey. I love this state, and I love the independent spirit that the distilleries in this state bring to their creations. Kooper Family is a
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Evan Williams Green Label
Evan Williams is my go-to low cost bourbon brand. I’ve found their products to be solidly mediocre at a rock bottom price point, something that everyone needs to keep on
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