“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 […]
Read more "Review: Knob Creek Small Batch"Back in November I received a sample of the Yellowstone Limited Edition and wrote it up, so if you are interested in my lazy attempt at explaining the history of the Yellowstone brand (as well as my thoughts on that expression), you can check that out. I’ll wait here why you do so… Welcome back! […]
Read more "Review: Yellowstone Select"“The extra aging, longer than nearly every other small batch offering, allows our bourbon to absorb more of the sugar from the wood, giving it a richer taste. And treating our American white oak barrels with the highest char level brings out even more distinctive flavor qualities during the aging process. When it’s all done, […]
Read more "Review: Knob Creek Single Barrel"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"If you’re curious about the original 1792, check out Kris’ review here. “The marriage of expertly crafted Bourbon whiskey and port wine barrels join together to create this distinct Bourbon. The Bourbon was aged for many years in new white oak barrels before spending another two years extracting the subtle, yet sweet flavored from port […]
Read more "Review: 1792 Port Finish"I’ve reviewed every Four Roses Bourbon I’ve been able to get my hands on since I started writing reviews 6 months ago. Here they are in all their glory! If you are particularly curious about this year’s (2015) Small Batch Limited Edition, you can find that, here. It was probably the best Bourbon I’ve ever had (so far.) […]
Read more "Review: Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2014"Woodford Reserve has released a different Master’s Collection expression every year since 2005, with the first being a Four Grain Bourbon. This year’s release pays homage to Oscar Pepper and Dr. James Crow by using white corn, obviously, instead of yellow. Due to the tools available back in the times of Pepper and Crow, converting the grain starches to […]
Read more "Review: Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection 1838 Style White Corn"While I’m well aware that marketing (especially in the Bourbon industry) is generally just a bunch of bullshitty fluff, I’m also quick to admit that I love a good story. The following is the story of Wild Turkey’s Master Keep which piqued my interests and got me all excited to drink some. “The story of Master’s […]
Read more "Review: Wild Turkey Master’s Keep"I was perusing the liquor store the other day for something to review, and decided I wanted to do a bottom shelf tasting. Then, I figured it would be more fun to do a blind bottom shelf tasting. So, here we are! Come on down, the price is right! A: Color: Yellow Gold. Nose: Very […]
Read more "Blind Bottom Shelf Showdown"Hooker’s House Sonoma-Style Bourbon is named for General Joseph Hooker. Besides being a ladies man, he was also a Civil War Veteran and Bourbon aficionado. “The bold and spicy character of our Whiskeys is matched by the General’s sometimes outrageous and overindulging lifestyle. General Hooker Lives on in Hooker’s House Bourbon, Rye, Reserve & Privates […]
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