Here we go with Colonel E.H. Taylor’s Four Grain. They have been releasing these specialty Bourbons every year for about 5 years now, and they haven’t disappointed me yet. Let’s look into a bit of backstory before we get going on this review. “This special edition Four Grain bourbon is crafted just as Taylor would […]
Read more "Colonel E.H. Taylor Four Grain"This Bourbon was a Christmas present from my wonderful husband, Kris. I saw a present that was wrapped like a giant candy that looked an awful lot like an E.H. Taylor container and got super excited. He let me open it early, because neither he nor I can wait until actual Christmas to open presents. […]
Read more "Review: Colonel E. H. Taylor Barrel Proof"You can check out info on E. H. Taylor from my review of the Small Batch or Kris’ review of the Cured Oak. “During his time, Taylor implemented several innovative methods still used today, including climate controlled aging warehouses. E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel is aged exclusively in Warehouse C, which was built by Taylor […]
Read more "Review: Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel"“As founding father of the bourbon industry, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. left an indelible legacy. His dedication to distilling began at the close of the Civil War when he purchased O.F C. Distillery. There, he developed innovative techniques that are still in use today. Made by hand, this Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey has been […]
Read more "Review: Colonel E. H. Taylor Small Batch"Ladies and gentlemen, this is a special one. Before we get started, let’s let Buffalo Trace tell us a bit about whats different about this bourbon. The barrel staves used for this special release were allowed to dry outside in the open air for 13 months, more than twice as long as standard barrel staves. Most white […]
Read more "Review: Colonel E. H. Taylor Cured Oak"Every now and then there seems to be a large wave of folks getting into Bourbon (or Rye) for the first time. Lately I’ve been observing one of those waves in various Facebook beer and whiskey groups and have been fielding more questions at bars and restaurants. Since I’ve found myself telling the same few things to multiple […]
Read more "A Beginner’s Guide to Bourbon and Bourbon Accessories"It was the last day of the Whiskey Catfish Society weekend and we had one more awesome thing to do together before we parted ways. Nice and hungover from the Whiskey Catfish Potluck, we loaded up in the car and headed toward Versailles with hopes of walking around one of the most historic and beautiful distilleries […]
Read more "The Whiskey Catfish Society: Part 4 – Castle & Key"Last Thursday Kate and I raced east towards the Bluegrass State filled with excitement and anxiety about meeting a up with a group of strangers. The Whiskey Catfish Society was a real thing now (check out Part 1 if you missed how that went down) and we knew that at least 20 or so people were […]
Read more "The Whiskey Catfish Society: Part 2 – The Blind Dates and Kentucky Peerless"It seems like I’ve been doing a lot of blind tastings recently, and I have to say, I’ve become a huge fan. Removing labels, marketing, and preconceived notions of what I think I like is such a fun way to experience whiskey. While at first there is definitely the fear of “man, what if I […]
Read more "Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 Blind Tasting"“As a result of prohibition, Americans developed a taste for softer whiskies, rather than the long-aged, big-flavored straight bourbons of the past. This is what motivated Booker Noe. He didn’t want just another “run of the mill” new bourbon. When Booker fathered the small batch movement over two decades ago, he created Knob Creek to […]
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