Category: American

Thistle Finch White Rye Whiskey – Review

Thistle Finch Small Batch White Rye Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $30 – $40 for 750 ML Distiller: Thistle Finch Distilling LLC   Background I recently posted a review of Bomberger’s, a sourced whiskey that I purchased at Thistle Finch distillery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  While I was there with my wife, we purchased a bottle of the distillery’s …

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Bomberger’s Whiskey – Review

Thistle Finch White Rye Whiskey Detail

Bomberger’s Distillery American Straight Whiskey 86 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Bomberger’s Distillery   Background The story of Bomberger’s is an interesting one.  I first heard of this whiskey on Twitter, and realized it was being bottled (not distilled) at Thistle Finch Distillery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania – not far from where I live. …

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MSW Small Batch Whiskey – Review

Manatawny Still Works Small Batch Whiskey 94 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Manatawny Still Works   Background Manatawny Still Works is a relatively new micro-distillery in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, not far from where I live.  I had the pleasure of touring their facility (which you can read about here), as well as reviewing …

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Corsair Quinoa Whiskey – Review

Corsair Quinoa Whiskey 92 Proof Price Point: $50 – $60 for 750 ML Distiller: Corsair Artisan LLC   Background I’m becoming quite familiar with the whiskeys coming out of Corsair Artisan.  I’ve spent time (and money) trying to convert their Wry Moon unaged whiskey into a mini-barrel-aged whiskey.  I’ve enjoyed the complexity of Triple Smoke, and I continue to …

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Kinsey 7 Year Old Whiskey – Review

Kinsey Rye Whiskey

Kinsey 7 Year Old Whiskey 86.8 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: The New Liberty Distillery   Background I cannot say I know all that much about this whiskey, despite its close proximity to where I live.  I was sent a small sample and an online folder with images and a press …

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Sons of Liberty Pumpkin Spice Flavored Whiskey – Review

Sons of Liberty Pumpkin Spice Flavored Whiskey 90 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Sons of Liberty Spirits Co.   Background We’ve nearly reached the end of 2014, and another 25 (26 if you count this one) whiskeys have been reviewed, the most recent being Sons of Liberty Hop Flavored Whiskey.  While pumpkin …

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Sons of Liberty Hop Flavored Whiskey – Review

Sons of Liberty Hop Flavored Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML (375 ML pictured) Distiller: Sons of Liberty Spirits Co.   Background One thing I have always loved about whiskey is that there’s always something new to try; always some new innovation.  One thing I am not particularly crazy about is flavored whiskey, …

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Corsair Triple Smoke Whiskey – Review

Corsair Triple Smoke Whiskey

Corsair Small Batch Triple Smoke American Malt Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Corsair Artisan LLC   Background If you saw my review of Angel’s Envy, you know that I am more skeptical about innovation in whiskey than most other bloggers.  I do my best to review solely on …

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Troy & Sons Oak Reserve Whiskey – Review

Troy and Sons Oak Reserve

Troy & Sons Oak Reserve Heirloom Moonshine Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Asheville Distilling Company   Background Part of being a reviewer is trying things you think you won’t like.  If I only reviewed things I knew I would like, this blog would be incredibly boring.  All my ratings …

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Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey – Review

Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey 90 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: Bernheim Distillery   Background A few weeks ago, I reviewed a whiskey called Rebel Reserve.  I went over my love for wheated bourbons, and my general displeasure with the offering from Rebel Reserve.  Cue some generic triumphant movie …

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