Jan 28
Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey – 2009 Release 90 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background We’ve made it. You’ve seen my reviews on George T. Stagg, Eagle Rare 17 Year Old, Thomas H. Handy, and William Larue Weller, and now it’s time to …
Jan 21
William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 2009 Release 134.8 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background If you’re keeping up with my blog, you’ll notice that the past three weeks’ reviews have been from Sazerac’s Antique Collection. I have reviewed George T. Stagg, Eagle Rare …
Jan 14
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey – 2009 Release 129 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background The past two weeks, I have posted reviews from Sazerac’s Antique Collection. In case you missed it, I reviewed George T. Stagg first and Eagle Rare 17 Year Old …
Jan 07
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 90 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background Last week, I posted my review of George T. Stagg; my first review of a whiskey from Sazerac’s Antique Collection. Two weeks ago, I reviewed Eagle Rare 10 Year Old. …
Dec 31
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 2009 Release 141.4 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background This will be my last review of 2011, so I thought I’d end things with my first of five reviews of Sazerac’s Antique Collection. And why not start it out …
Dec 24
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 90 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background Some distillers just plain get bourbon right. They bring all the right components together to create a masterpiece. Eagle Rare is one of those bourbons. The particular bottle …
Dec 17
Bastille Hand-Crafted French Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: Daucourt Ste Background Quite possibly the greatest thing about whiskey is its diversity. Flavor profiles are generated and differentiated by ingredients, distillation techniques, and geographic location. The culture, knowledge/experience, and personal preferences of the distiller also have a large effect …
Dec 10
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Brand Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 750 ML Distiller: Jack Daniel Distillery Background What kind of whiskey will most people order at a bar? Jack Daniel’s. What does the “Jack” in “Jack and Coke” stand for? Jack Daniel’s. What is arguably the …
Dec 03
Ten High Kentucky Straight Sour Mash Bourbon Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $10 – $15 for 750 ML Distiller: Barton Distilling Company Background All of the whiskeys I have reviewed thus far have been shown in a favorable light. Frankly speaking, it’s not easy to find a whiskey that I will not enjoy in one …
Nov 19
Stranahan’s Colorado Straight Rocky Mountain Whiskey 94 Proof Price Point: $50 – $60 for 750 ML Distiller: Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Background I first learned about Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey at my company’s Christmas party this past year. I learned, ahead of time, from the party organizer that only beer and wine would be served. I was …
