I usually enjoy Bulleit Rye and when I am at a bar or having a drink at the airport – it is my go-to brand.  I was surprised to see their Bulleit 95 Rye aged 12 years.  I have seen their bourbon aged for 10 years but up until today never their rye so […]

  You may notice that the label on this bottle of Old Lewis Hunter Bourbon is wrapped in plastic wrap as it is falling apart.  This bottle, which was found in Italy, was likely bottled in the early 1970’s after being aged in a barrel for 6 years.  The distillery was in operation from 1850 […]

This particular bottle of Antique 6 year old bourbon was likely bottled in the 1970’s; maybe the late 1960’s.  It was distilled by the Frankfort Distilling Company and while the bottle was only aged for 6 years, the taste is much mature and smooth for what is a relatively young bourbon. The nose is […]

  It is always fun to find an old, vintage bottle of bourbon.  This bottle of Jim Beam was likely bottled in the 1970’s.  The theory, much like any product, is that they made it better in the past.  It is hard to argue when you try this bottle of Jim Beam and compare it […]

  The 2017 Birthday Bourbon from the folks at Old Forester was barreled on May 25th 2005 and was bottled in 2017 after 12 years of aging in the barrel.  The 2017 Birthday Bourbon does not disappoint, it is a smooth and balanced pour. The nose has some nice burnt orange notes that perfectly […]

Parker’s Heritage is always a nice treat to find on your local liquor store shelf so I was excited to pick up this bottle of bourbon finished in orange curaçao barrels.  The blender takes 7 to 8 year old bourbon and finishes them for 4 months in barrels that previously held French orange curaçao liquor.  […]

  You shouldn’t have to drive all across Kentucky to find good, affordable bourbon.  Production of bourbon is at its highest levels of all time but so is the demand for bourbon.  Much of that demand growth is in the US but people all over the world now desire to get their hands on good […]

  Buffalo Trace gave their brand Weller a new lo for their their Weller 12 Year, Weller Antique 107 and Weller Special Reserve.  You can see the old versions here for Weller 12 Year, Weller Antique 107 and Weller Special Reserve.  I hadn’t stumbled upon these in some time and now I am seeing them […]

  Old Forester makes some icious bourbon.  In particular, their annual Birthday Bourbon is usually a great bottle of bourbon.  Here are the reviews for the 2014, 2015 and 2016  Birthday Bourbons, so make sure you check them out. So when I saw this bottle of Old Forester Single Barrel on the self, I had to give it […]

The Knob Creek, Cask Strength Rye is a 2018 Limited Release.  This particular bottle is 59.8% ABV and was stored in warehouse ‘A’.  Distilled and bottled by the folks at Jim Beam, this is one nice sipping rye. The nose is sweet with vanilla notes but if you breath deep you will find the spice […]

This specific bottle was bottled on 4/24/15 from barrel no 453; in Warehouse H and Rick no 24 at 93 proof.  Blanton’s is the ‘The original single barrel bourbon whiskey’; which many distillery’s are just now producing today as consumer demand for single barrel products increases. The nose on this bourbon is sweet and corny.  […]

  We the Parker’s Heritage Collection (PHC) and this Single Barrel bottle doesn’t disappoint.  Parker Beam began working at the Heaven Hill Distillery in 1960.  These bottles support the ALS Foundation in memory of Parker Beam who was diagnosed with ALS in 2010 and passed away seven years later. This particular bottle is from barrel number […]

  This particular bottle is from barrel number 17-575 and was bottled on August 28th, 2017.  While it is a single barrel origin, it isn’t bottled at barrel proof, this bottle is 94 proof. The nose is familiar, a little fruiter and brighter than your usually bottle of Jack Daniel’s.  The taste is spicy with […]

Cooper’s Craft bourbon is made by Brown-Forman, the same people that make some of our favorite bourbons like, Old Forester.  It is the companies first new bourbon in nearly twenty years. The nose has some grassy, corn qualities with hints of toasted wood.  The taste is smooth and easy drinking with a nice of […]

  As the weather gets colder my thoughts of Bourbon turn to thoughts of Rye.  Distilled much like Bourbon, except the corn is swapped out for rye, in this case 70% rye.  That rye, yes the same rye that you find in your rye bread, adds a nice warm, spicy flavor making it the […]

September 10th marks the 10th anniversary of National Bourbon Heritage Month, passed by the U.S. Senate in 2007.  Commemorate the day with your favorite pour or do what we did and try something new – I.W. Harper. The nose is rich with caramelized fruits and vanilla.  The taste is not as rich as the aroma […]

  Bulleit makes a solid bourbon so I was intrigued when I ran across their new barrel strength product.  This bottle is from Batch No. 2 and is bottled at 119 proof.  It packs some hot heat with that high alcohol level and 28% Rye mash bill but rounds itself out with a smooth taste. The […]