Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Barrell Bourbon Ice Wine Cask Finished Bourbon Review If Grace Kelly could come back as an elegant whiskey, this would be it. If you could liquify gold and consume it, this is how it should taste. It's 14 karat color backs my strained metaphor.
Get To Know Heritage guides Bruce Russell as 3rd generation whiskey maker at Wild Turkey Dad had never really talked to me more than 15 minutes! But he spent a whole afternoon with me. I thought, “Dad can speak in full sentences! He's good at his job. He's passionate.”
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Bomberger's Declaration Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review The nose is a simple pleasure and delicate in every respect: nicely floral and tropical fruity, a little honeyed, a splash of rosewater and candied violets.
Rye Whiskey Reviews Buzzard's Roost Char #1 Rye Whiskey Review The nose finds soft aromas of fresh plums and peaches before brighter aromatics such as citrus and cedar move in. The expected rye guys–dill and spearmint–arrive later.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Cream of Kentucky Cask Strength Bourbon Review: Is It Worth $95? It finishes warm and hangs around a long time. Judging by its light color and lean mouthfeel, it's about 5 years old, which would explain its lack of complexity.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Bardstown Bourbon High Wheat Review – Rich, Soft, and Complex at 106 Proof The nose starts off nutty (think cracked, toasted wheat) before a whiff of orange marmalade arrives. Caramel and campfire balance each other before sweet corn, golden raisin and honey join the party.
This Round's Mine Are popular whiskey festivals a good gauge for bourbon’s ‘health’? But does such enthusiasm truly reflect the health of the bourbon category? Are events like the Bourbon Festival and WhiskeyFest and myriad other whiskey-centric events around the country truly indicative of the category’s health?
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Woodinville 8-year Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review This is a dense bourbon, and deep, dark oak tones dominate and before cooked stone fruit, dried figs and baking spices roll across the palate, sweetening the whole.
Get To Know Erisman eases New Riff into older, bolder whiskies "These are not delicate little Scotches–and I love delicate little Scotches. But this is fat ass Kentucky-style whiskey."
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Old Forester 2024 Birthday Bourbon Review On the nose, there is every classic Old Forester aroma: a little acetone and banana, citrus peel and deeply charred oak. Juicy Fruit Gum is all over this, as are surprises like a chocolate-coated cream-filled donut, candy bar (nougat and milk chocolate), nutmeg and cocoa powder.
Kentucky Bourbon Festival Shop these single barrel buys at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Sept. 13-15 I was asked to pick a few favorites for Bourbon & Banter readers who will be attending this sold-out event. The list below is not in order of picks liked best, rather it partially reflects the order in which we visited distilleries to taste them.
Bottle Maker's Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon 2024 Release Review This bourbon just never runs out of gas. Every sip is a revelation, a new view into a complex whiskey providing countless vistas.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon Review Loads of baking spice, blackberries and cooked stone fruit cruise in on a wave of honey and an undercurrent of oak. It's sturdy but not fire-breathing hot as the nose suggested it would be.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Mary Dowling Tequila Barrel Finished Bourbon Review This feather-light whiskey is a malt drinker's bourbon, which, based on conversations I've had with Zamanian, who is a Scotch lover, may well be what he was after.
Rye Whiskey Reviews Michter's 2024 10 Year Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey Review But that's not as fun as pointing to that classic nose of bubble gum, dried flowers and fruit pastries. The barrel has a say, of course, introducing spice and tannin sotto voce, while letting tropical fruit and bruleed sugar speak a bit louder.
Get To Know The Happy, Hellish Journey of Starting a Distillery We have zero plans to build and sell the distillery. We want to own and be a part of it for a very long time.
Tequila Reviews Suavecito Anejo Tequila Review Suavecito was created for tequila-curious drinkers who want spirits that are "smooth" and without "the burn."
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Old Forester 117 Series, Rum Finish Review Outside a faint tropical fruit note, the nose isn't recognizable as Old Forester. I'll be fair: Its aromas are solid: light and floral and slightly candied. Then, it moves to sherried notes like golden raisins, honey and baking spices.
This Round's Mine Is Wood All You Got for Uniqueness? In the past decade, American distillers have turned to unique cooperage to differentiate their whiskeys. In some cases, it’s worked wonderfully, especially when real experts in the management of maturate and blending are pulling the levers.
Tequila Reviews Fortaleza 2024 Winter Blend Tequila Review It's incredibly rich on the palate, coating, deeply honeyed and full of golden raisins. The second sip is slightly mineral with a dash of white pepper and miles dulces, the “sweet honeys” dripping from the agave when roasting.
American Whiskey Reviews Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye Review Since I prefer rye bourbon to wheat bourbon, I was excited to taste a high dose of rye in a single pour. On the nose, it's all classic KB bourbon: deep caramel, cooked stone fruits, citrus, oak and spice.
This Round's Mine Hobby Distilling Should Be Legal in the U.S. On a small, hobbyist scale, the practice is simple, safe, and rewarding for those who have the patience to do it. A common statement made was, “It’s just fun to sit around with friends and make whiskey, sip what you made last time and look forward to what’s in the still.”
American Whiskey Reviews Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 12th Anniversary Blend Whiskey Review The texture is velvety soft and slightly drying, an elegant blend that would go well with any course of a meal or just on its own and served neat. The finish is light, lingering and warm. The whole left me reaching for another splash before heading off to bed.
Tequila Reviews Cascahuin Plata 48 Tequila Review Cascahuin 48 dazzles with mango and pineapple commingled with peppermint, spearmint and lemon. Beneath the rich, coating mouthfeel is a palate left practically humming.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Four Roses 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon Review It's rich-rich on the palate. A blend of honey and Demerara syrups usher in deep oak tones and long-cooked fruit characters like blackberry preserves.
