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Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Review: Worth the Hype?

What surprises me is the finish, which doesn't linger, is not all that warm and is neither immediately tannic nor drying–attributes I expected from such lengthy oak interaction.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

TX Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

This tastes like too many other 90-proof American whiskies on the market: ordinary and even cautious. This tastes as if it was made to risk offending no one. It's inoffensive in every way possible, but that also renders it quite plain.

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.

Tequila Reviews

Santo Fino Anejo Tequila Review

Santo Fino Anejo isn't bad, but it's bland.

North American Whiskey Review

Fraser & Thompson Whiskey Review

The bottle tag states, "It's going to be strange liking whiskey," but I already like whiskey, and I don't like this one. It doesn’t bring anything new to the market, and adding 8% Kentucky bourbon to the 92% Canadian whisky does not add any dimension.

American Whiskey Reviews

Whiskey JYPSI Legacy Batch 001 Review

It's been a long time since I was surprised by a whiskey. And a celebrity whiskey has never impressed me. But damn, as much as I was ready to tell you how underwhelmed I was with this bottle, that's not the case.

Irish Whiskey Reviews

Glendalough Pot Still Irish Whiskey Review

This Irish whiskey spends an unspecified time in used American oak barrels and as much as a year in new Irish oak casks. The combination of wood does little to influence a whiskey that, despite its good mouthfeel, is unassertive.

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American Single Malt

Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Special Release Review

With the confusing news about Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled 2022 Special Release American Single Malt Whiskey, I got the distinct sense that Jack Daniel’s doesn’t know what they want to do with their single malt. After tasting this, I’m that much more convinced on the matter.

Rye Whiskey Reviews

Ragtime Rye Whiskey Review

Before I ever tried a single expression from New York Distilling Company, I was enamored with their bottle design and enchanted by the collective experience of their founders.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

American Highway Reserve Bourbon Review

When it comes to American Highway Reserve, despite some older whiskey in this blend, it all smells young: new wood, green apple, cooked corn, dried rye and ethanol. Initially, the aroma is faint, but a few vigorous swirls moves it from non-existent to hot in the nostrils; from “Is anybody home?” to

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Watershed Distillery Bourbon Review

I tried this after tasting the Watershed Bottled-in-Bond, figuring the apple brandy might taint my palate in a way a straight bourbon wouldn’t. Unfortunately, it didn’t matter. Even after three tries, I just couldn’t find much flavor here.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon Review

Old Forester’s 100 proof standard is a super-versatile and amazingly affordable favorite of mine. Some of this year’s special distillery releases (such as the 150th Anniversary Bourbon, Batch 2, which I reviewed here) have been brilliant.

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Rye Whiskey Reviews

Luca Mariano Small Batch Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Review

Like the Bourbon, this is just not enough proof to get me excited. It’s especially disappointing knowing first-hand what the 4-5 year old Rye from Wilderness Trail (who contract distills this) can be at cask strength.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Three Chord Bourbon Review

TONAL VIBRATIONS! Seriously, the moment I heard about tonal vibrations being used in the aging process for bourbon, one eyebrow raised up so far it could have hit an airplane passing by.

American Whiskey Reviews

Sunshine Reserve American Whiskey Review

he notes from the distiller tell us that they bake the barrel staves instead of charring. That explains the Malty flavor and nose. The 4 Grain Mash bill primarily made of Oats also adds a fair amount of sweetness. It was a little too sweet for my taste and underproof.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Lusty Claw Bourbon Review

The website calls this “Not only one of the world’s best bourbons, Lusty Claw is one of the World’s best whiskey’s”. What it should say is “We know the stuff in the bottle is terrible so we spent all of our money on a really cool bottle.”

American Whiskey Reviews

Tincup American Whiskey Review

Tincup American Whiskey is a pretty inoffensive whiskey all things considered. But it is just too forgettable for me to wholeheartedly recommend it to a serious bourbon or whisky drinker.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Cleveland Bourbon Review

It seems like a new micro-distillery is opening up every week recently and each and every one that aspires to make bourbon faces the same problem: how can you afford to pay your operating expenses for the years it takes your bourbon to age?