Jun 30
Ridgemont Reserve 1792 Barrel Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 93.7 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: Barton Distilling Company Background A couple of years ago, I was attending a bourbon tasting at a micro-brewery in my area. Samplings were available from Heaven Hill, Brown-Forman, and couple of others, but …
Jun 16
Blanton’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 93 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Blanton Distilling Company Background “Taken from the center-cut or middle sections of the famous Warehouse H, Blanton’s Original was once designated for ambassadors, dignitaries, and Colonel Blanton’s family and friends. Today, everyone has access to the world’s first …
May 26
Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Kentucky Springs Distilling Co. Background For those unaware, Basil Hayden’s is part of Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection, with the other expressions being Baker’s, Knob Creek, and Booker’s. They are each unique in their own way with …
May 02
As I spend more and more time and energy on whiskey-reviews.com, I have to step back and ask myself the simple question – why do I do it? People blog for a limitless number of reasons; boredom, necessity to express themselves, maintaining one’s ego, sharing thoughtful content, keeping up with friends and family, etc. I’ve …
Apr 26
Another great whiskey debate – does your bottle play a factor in the aging process? Most people will say “no”, and dismiss anybody who says “yes” as naive. And naivety may very well be the case when it comes to those individuals. But, I’d like to dig a little deeper into this question. Before we …
Apr 18
There are a fair amount of terms and industry jargon relating to whiskey that can be a bit confusing despite their attempt to simplify things. “Small batch” and “single barrel” are two of those terms, often being mistaken for the other, or something completely different altogether! Let’s get it straight right here and now. Single …
Apr 14
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 …
Apr 04
Back in January, I wrote a post called “Learning About Whiskey” which concisely explained how little I really know about whiskey. As I continue to write for this blog, I find more and more things about whiskey, and life in general, that I just plain don’t understand, yet I have the constant desire to learn …
Mar 28
You’re reading this blog, right? At this point, I can only assume that you have a computer and/or mobile device connected to the internet. And, I would also have to assume that you are human and possess the ability and instinct to communicate with other human beings. Perfect! Now let’s get social… Individuals who enjoy …
Mar 21
Ah yes, the redheaded stepchild of whiskey – Irish. And that descriptor actually works; Ireland is full of redheads! In all seriousness, many whiskey enthusiasts view the Irish variety as boring, laughable, and sometimes even a step backwards in whiskey evolution. But why? Let’s dig a little deeper into our beloved drink hailing from the …
