Conviction Founders Reserve Single Barrel: Barrel #841 Nightcap
Sometimes the best pours happen when nothing special is going on. I grabbed this Conviction Founders Reserve, barrel #841, as a simple nightcap before bed. Lights were low, house was…
Conviction Straight Bourbon at the Whiskey Prison
I ran down to the Charlotte area in August to help my boy move back to school after his summer with a NASCAR team. We loaded boxes, argued about which…
Easygoing but Unremarkable: Old Elk Wheated Bourbon at the Buckeye Bourbon House
Stopped in after work at Buckeye Bourbon House in downtown Columbus for a midweek pour of Old Elk Wheated Bourbon. Golden in the glass with a light body, it offered fruit-forward sweetness on the nose and palate, finishing short and oaky. Smooth and easy, but not a standout—7/10.
Rich, Bold, and Built for Sipping: Bardstown Origin Series Bottled in Bond
A deep, comforting pour at the Granville Inn offers warmth, balance, and serious staying power.
Centennial Sip: Woodford Reserve Private Barrel at the Granville Inn
A special-label pick for a milestone occasion, this pour delivers subtle notes in a soft and familiar frame
Private Pour, Public Statement: Penelope Toasted at Opa
A One-of-a-Kind Barrel That Balances Sweet Heat with Charred Depth
Castle and Key Small Batch: This stuff is worth the price of admission
Candy-Sweet Charm and Historic Backbone from a Rebuilt Kentucky Legend
New Riff Brings the Heat Without the Burn
Cinnamon-Spiced Power and Caramel Depth in a Bold, Barrel-Proof Pour.
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
Penelope Barrel Strength Holds Its Ground
A Reopened Bottle Proves Its Worth with Rich Complexity and Balanced Power
Leather & Oak BourbonLeather & Oak Bourbon: A Young, Crisp Craft Spirit from Ohio
Grain-Forward, Citrus-Bright, and Leathery — A Bourbon Still Finding Its Expression
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