Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Chattanooga Whiskey High Malt Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Spring and Fall 2024 Reviews The product development team at Chattanooga is a prolific bunch, churning out endless experiments with–based on those I've tasted–terrific outcomes.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson B Bourbon Review There is zero, zip, nada to dislike about this whiskey except for the egregious price. If you've got the money to get it, get it. You'll thank me for it.
Tequila Reviews Alto Canto Blanco, Reposado and Still Strength Tequila Review When I first tasted all three, I thought they were "tight," i.e. needing some head space in the bottle and time to loosen up a bit. After many weeks and revisits, they did round off nicely, so I set out to review all three.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Good Trouble Bourbon Review The whiskey is light on the nose and not overly complex, which belies its high rye content. Still, there are pleasant aromas to savor. Honey, cherry blossom, maple syrup and toasted oak lead the way with some pleasant powdered donut notes bringing up the rear.
This Round's Mine MGP to slow whiskey production; potential Trump tariffs; what's their impact on U.S. drinkers? If the biggest, best-connected bulk supplier in the market is turning away from that portion of its business, does that open the door for other contract suppliers? Or are they also facing excess inventories that will force them to slow down?
This Round's Mine Tequila takedowns, cask finishes, and BTAC pricing...oh my! This week, Buffalo Trace announced the release of its Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Of the five bottles in the group, none exceed $149.99. You read that right. MSRP is $149.99.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews 2024 King of Kentucky Bourbon Review Where long-aged Scotches deliver abundant delicate fruit and flowers, this intense KoK is like breathing in the aromas of a fresh box of Russell Stover candy while walking through a cigar shop downwind from a BBQ joint.
Tennessee Whiskey Reviews Uncle Nearest 777 Anniversary Blend Barrel Strength Whiskey Review On the palate, it's straight-up whiskey goodness: toasted oak, rich butterscotch, graham cracker, citrus and roasted grain. Tropical fruits and Demerara syrup make the already glossy mouthfeel even richer.
This Round's Mine Will the whiskey slump end soon? Depends on who you ask. Smaller producers, NDPs especially, are more concerned. Whiskey shelves at liquor stores are crowded, and getting attention for their brands is more difficult than ever, especially when powerhouse producers can reduce prices to keep sales moving.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Double Staved Classic Bourbon Review On the nose comes ripe apple, fresh raspberries, cooked cherries, pipe tobacco, dried roses and charred oak. Cinnamon stick, clove and espresso join forces to deliver complexity. Collectively, the aroma is that of a cool, and humid rickhouse; heavenly.
This Round's Mine What is moderate drinking? Back to the evolving data on what defines moderate drinking. It seems researchers are wisely reconsidering the long-held rule of two for guys and one for gals each day. Viewed through a new lens, it appears some of past researchers’ methods look a bit unreliable...
Tequila Reviews El Negocio Joven Tequila Review On the nose comes a load of roasted agave, agave nectar, minerality, fresh herb bouquet, white pepper and butterscotch. If too closely nosed, it becomes shrill. So swirl vigorously and let breathe a bit to release those harsher notes–or just pull back from it some.
Industry News Henderson’s high energy, imaginative mind, give life to True Story whiskies “I was at home one evening, and all of a sudden, it popped into my head, ‘Hey, wow, The Kentucky Castle. Wow! What a place to do a bourbon; have a bourbon affiliated with the Castle! Have the Castle as a destination.’ That's really where it started with just that crazy-ass idea.”
Tennessee Whiskey Reviews Jack Daniel's 2024 Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8 Whiskey Review But there's a lot more going on, and much of it is packed into that aforementioned density: bitter cocoa, huge allspice aroma, rickhouse and freshly dumped barrels. A glass of this could open up continually and reveal itself further easily for an hour.
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.
