So far, the folks at Chattanooga Whiskey have been putting out some delicious spirits by combining a higher than usual percentage of malted grains into their bourbons and rye whiskies.
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Whiskey Review: Willett Wheated 8 Year Bourbon
My last article was about Willett Family Reserve Rye 4 year whiskey. If you read that one, you know I bought that bottle the day I was laid off, and
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Willett Family Estate Bottled 4 Year Straight Rye Whiskey
A few months ago, I got laid off. Thats a phrase I never expected to say in my career, but here we are. The day it happened, I took stock of
Continue readingWhisky Review: Ardbeg An Oa Single Malt Scotch Whisky
As we’ve been working our way through the Ardbeg product line, I don’t think there’s a single bottle that I haven’t liked so far. Some of them have been a
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Sixth Street Bourbon
If you’ve ever been to Austin, then you’ve probably been to Sixth Street. It’s one of the most famous places in the city, lined with bars that stay open into
Continue readingWhiskey Review: WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Old Rye Finished in Revolution V.S.O.J. Stout Barrels
For most of my adult life, I’ve been a beer guy. I was in heaven as the craft brewery scene exploded, and in a city like Chicago there’s no shortage
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Chattanooga Whiskey 99 Proof Straight Rye Malt Whiskey
About a year ago, I was introduced to the Chattanooga Whiskey line of spirits by a good friend who wholeheartedly recommended them to me. I was pretty impressed with the
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey
Over two years ago, we reviewed the 1884 Small Batch version of Uncle Nearest… and it was fine. Since then, though, this whiskey has become a more common sight (even
Continue readingWhisky Review: GlenDronach Revival 15 Year
In the world of scotch whisky, I’ve only scratched the surface of what those islands have to offer. I’ve found a few heavily peated spirits that I really enjoy, but
Continue readingWhisky Review: Torabhaig Allt Gleann Single Malt Scotch Whisky
On a recent trip to London, I was perusing the shelves at The Whiskey Exchange in Covent Gardens. I asked one of the staff to recommend a bottle that was
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Still Austin Distillery Reserve Series Straight Oated Bourbon Whiskey
In Austin, we’re fortunate to have an abundance of great craft distilleries putting out some truly unique and delicious experiments. For example, Still Austin not only produces their usual line
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Eagle Rare 10 Year Aged Garfield’s Barrel Select Bourbon
Eagle Rare bourbon is a highly sought-after bottle that tends to sell out rapidly, often commanding a premium on the secondary market. Luckily, I happened to check my local Garfield’s
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Michter’s Original Small Batch Sour Mash Whiskey
I am a big fan of Michter’s Straight Bourbon. It’s versatile, tastes great, and is priced well. All of which made me wonder — if their standard edition is that
Continue readingWhisky Review: Ardbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Scotch Whisky
I’ve tried a few offerings from the Ardbeg distillery over the years, and generally really enjoyed them. Ardbeg seems to be a good representation of the Islay scotch whisky concept,
Continue readingWhisky Review: Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Personally, I love a spirit with a proper backstory. Good spirits are always a win, but when you can put that spirit into historical context or talk about the care
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