Michter’s Small Batch US-1 Review: Classic American Whiskey
Michter’s Small Batch US-1 represents the distillery’s commitment to accessible American whiskey done right. This Kentucky straight bourbon comes in at a friendly 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) and typically retails…
Willett Old Bardstown Estate Review: Premium Kentucky Bourbon
Willett Old Bardstown Estate Bottled represents the Kentucky distillery’s commitment to premium, small-batch bourbon production. This estate-bottled expression showcases the careful attention to detail that has made Willett a respected…
Green River Straight Rye Review: 95% Rye Mashbill Delivers Balance
Green River Distilling Co.’s Straight Rye whiskey brings a 95% rye and 5% malted barley mashbill to the table at 95 proof, aged at least 4 years in Owensboro, Kentucky.…
Penelope Wheated Straight Bourbon Review: Sweet MGP Blend at 95 Proof
Penelope Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey brings together the art of blending with quality MGP-sourced whiskey, creating a 4-grain wheated bourbon bottled at 95 proof with at least 4 years of…
Wilderness Trail Small Batch Bottled-in-Bond Review
A balanced, approachable wheated bourbon from Danville, KY
A Local Gem Worth Pouring: High Bank Small Batch Bourbon BatchHigh Bank Small Batch #2
Discover How This Craft Bourbon Stands Toe-to-Toe with the Big Names
Tom’s Foolery Ohio Straight Bourbon Whiskey
When I poured a glass of Tom’s Foolery Ohio Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel 389 (bottled November 2024, distilled January 2015), aged 9 years, I couldn’t help but appreciate the depth it hinted at. Priced at $44.95 and bottled at 90 proof, it offered potential for a lovely, local Ohio expression. Appearance & Nose The color was a rich amber, […]
Thin, clean, and easy, but not quite my sweet spot.
When I poured a glass of Minglewood Bourbon from Minglewood Distilling Company in Wooster, Ohio, I was curious to see how it would compare to the sweeter, softer bourbons I tend to prefer. It’s classified as a straight bourbon, aged for at least four years, and priced at $42.99, reasonable for the age. Here’s how […]
Sweet, Smooth, and Smoky as Hell: The $40 Bourbon That Blew Me Away
A Rich, Smooth Pour with a Lingering Tobacco Finish That Surprises and Satisfies