Woodford Reserve is typically known for their bourbon — and while that’s the majority of their product line, that’s not all they make. Today we’re looking at their Kentucky Straight
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Whiskey Review: The Famous Grouse Bourbon Cask Scotch Whisky
The Famous Grouse wasn’t always famous. Originally just “The Grouse”, it earned its name legitimately: through massive sales and popularity. It may not have toppled the giant that is Johnny
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
If you drink whisky, chances are you’ve run across Monkey Shoulder before. I myself have fond memories of being at a friend’s wedding and smiling from ear to ear when
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey
There have been a string of spirits with famous names attached to them. From Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Vodka to Danny DeVito’s limoncello there’s a whole range of spirits out
Continue readingGin Review: Dry Line Cape Cod Rosé Gin
I love unconventional spirits. Any time a distiller wants to try blending new flavors into liquor or mashing up different kinds of spirits to make something new, I’m here for
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Witherspoon Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I’ve set a somewhat ambitious goal for myself: eventually sample at least one whiskey from every distillery in the great state of Texas. So today we’re making a trip up
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
Jack Daniel’s has a line of Straight Rye Whiskey that we’ve reviewed before. It’s pretty good, racking up a four star rating at the time of the review. But Jack
Continue readingBest Whiskey for Your Coronavirus COVID-19 Quarantine
As more cities and states throughout the United States (and around the world) are locking down, mandating that people only venture outside for legitimate emergencies, it makes sense that the
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey
The folks at Jack Daniel’s may be best known for their black labeled Old No. 7 whiskey, but these days the brand is branching out and trying new things. One
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Hayes Parker Reserve Original Bourbon Whiskey
“An experience you can spend the rest of your life with, it’s that good.” That’s the tag line that’s used for Hayes Parker Reserve Bourbon. Which is a pretty damn
Continue readingHow To Get Whiskey During the Coronavirus COVID-19 Social Distancing Lockdown
I’m pretty lucky that I’ve got a good supply of whiskey in the house, a collection that I acquired over the course of years that will keep me in business
Continue readingWhiskey Review: McAfee’s Benchmark Old No. 8 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
There are some things that grab my attention and make me want to check out a bottle of whiskey I’ve heard about. Sometimes it’s an interesting background. Sometimes there’s a
Continue readingSome Scottish Distilleries Closed to Visitors Due To Coronavirus
I had a trip to Scotland booked for next week (March 15th – 20th). It’s a trip I’d been looking forward to for months, with planned visits to about four
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Long Island Spirits Pine Barrens American Single Malt Whiskey
I grew up in New York, and while most equate “New York” with “New York City”, there are actually a great deal of distinct areas within the state. My hometown
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Beacon Bourbon Small Batch Whiskey
I spend a good amount of time in the Hudson Valley, NY area. My wife was raised there and has friends that still live in the area that she regularly
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