Bourbon Whiskey Reviews J. Henry & Sons Wisconsin Straight Bourbon Review Is J. Henry & Sons Wisconsin Straight Bourbon is the best bourbon you’ve never heard of? Most bourbon fans have noticed an explosion in the craft distillery market these last few years with an influx of pricey bourbons with tall tales as backstories.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Four Roses Yellow Label Review Sometimes, you break out the good stuff. You sit down, you get your favorite Glencairn glass out, and you sip the night away. You might add a little water, maybe a single ice-cube, but nothing else.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Four Roses Super Premium Review When I first received notice that I had been selected to write a piece for Bourbon & Banter, my initial excitement almost lead me to drop everything I was doing, pouring a glass of Bourbon, and firing up the laptop. It was then that I started thinking though.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Isaiah Morgan Small Batch Bourbon Review Being a West-By-God-Virginian, I wanted my first review for Bourbon and Banter to be for a West Virginia bourbon. Face it Kentuckians, we ain’t so different. Time to put the feudin’ behind us.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Rebellion Bourbon Review These days it is getting more and more difficult to figure out what to try when you are feeling a little adventurous in the Bourbon aisle. There is the temptation to go back to the brands and bottles you know and love.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon Review Woodford Reserve is another proud whiskey brought to you by the fine folks at Brown Forman. Woodford Reserve is their flagship bourbon and is known as a premium bourbon, which many bourbon and whiskey enthusiasts can always enjoy.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Elmer T. Lee Bourbon Review America was built on the blood and sweat of patriotic Americans who took the word “No” as a polite suggestion. Elmer T. Lee is as American as they come. A native of Kentucky, Elmer enlisted in the military two weeks after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Old Forester Signature Review Today I am reviewing Old Forester Signature Kentucky Straight bourbon. Founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown, the company was named J.T.S. Brown and Bro. During prohibition J.T.S. Brown and Bro applied for and received a federal license to produce Old Forester for medicinal purposes.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Black Button Four Grain Bourbon Review Everyone wants to be number one – as Ricky Bobby said, “If you’re not first, you’re last!” However when it comes to bourbon being “Batch Number One”… it could be a risky number. The first batch establishes the initial signature of the bourbon and what people will first taste and remember.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews That ’70s Tasting featuring Cabin Still and Old Crow A few weeks ago I received an email from Josh Peters over at The Whiskey Jug asking if I’d be interested in taking part in a group review of some 1970’s era Cabin Still and Old Crow bourbon he’d gotten his hands on recently.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Smooth Ambler Old Scout Bourbon Review I have to admit that I’m very wary of the “craft” spirits movement, especially when that really just involves companies slapping overpriced label art on a bottle of 4-6 year old MGP juice and calling it their own.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Yellowstone Limited Edition Bourbon Review Welcome to a review of what may be the most handsomely packaged bottle of bourbon in 2015 – Yellowstone Limited Edition Bourbon. True, design is only skin deep but I’m not going to hide my love for the packaging of Limestone Branch Distillery’s latest release.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Duke Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review It’s been a while since Duke Kentucky Straight Bourbon was released into the rapidly growing bourbon market. We didn’t go out of our way to avoid trying it but it was not on our list of things to acquire and review for the blog.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews I.W. Harper Bourbon Review It’s been a few months now since Diageo announced that they were bringing I.W. Harper bourbon back to the U.S. market after a 20-year hiatus. As fan of older I.W. Harper bourbon, I was curious to see how Diageo’s new version of the classic would measure up against the I.W. Harper of years gone by.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Bourbon Review For many, the 17-year age statement of Wild Turkey Master’s Keep is more than enough to get them to stand in line for a chance to get their hands on Wild Turkey’s oldest release to date.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Blood Oath Bourbon Review his is definitely a sipping bourbon. Neat works great but adding a little water is an option if you to avoid the rye spice from dancing on the tip of your tongue. The proof comes in at 98.6 but drinks more like a 90 proof so avoid adding water if you can.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews PennyPacker Bourbon Review Would it surprise you to learn that this Kentucky Straight Bourbon was first shipped to Germany for bottling before it made to your local liquor store shelf?
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Fighting Cock Bourbon Review Welcome to another installment of our tasting series on lower shelf bourbons. Bourbon & Banter contributor, Thomas Fondano, will be trying out and commenting on bourbons priced under $20.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Lost Prophet Bourbon Review Let’s kick off the 2015 bourbon review cycle with our Lost Prophet bourbon review. Lost Prophet is the fourth, and most recent, release from Diageo’s Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Few Spirits Bourbon Review At this point in the craft distilling boom, I think it is understandable that those of us who are bourbon aficionados may have become a little cynical.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Benchmark Old No. 8 Bourbon Review Welcome to a new tasting series on lower shelf bourbons. Bourbon & Banter contributor, Thomas Fondano, will be trying out and commenting on bourbons priced under $20.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews J.R. Ewing Bourbon Review Earlier this year fans of the television show, Dallas, were excited to learn about a new bourbon release honoring the show’s most memorable character – J.R. Ewing.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Maker’s 46 Bourbon Review When I was first getting into bourbon people talked about how wheated bourbons were sweeter and softer than rye. This confused me because the only wheated bourbon I had tried was Maker’s Mark which I still think has one of the most fiery finishes out there.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Jim Beam Signature Craft Quarter Cask Finished Bourbon Review Last year Jim Beam released a new line of bourbons called Jim Beam Signature Craft. The only permanent expression in this line was also the first release – Jim Beam Signature Craft 12-Year Bourbon.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews J. T. S. Brown Bottled in Bond Bourbon Review I’d noticed J. T. S. Brown sitting on the bottom shelf of my favorite local liquor store and couldn’t figure out why it sounded familiar. After a little research, I went back and bought a bottle. That quote right there is a good enough reason for me to try a bourbon.
