White-Tail Pennsylvania Straight Bourbon, Batch 29: The One Keeping Me Sane This Season
First Sip It was one of those Saturday nights where the football gods woke up grumpy. Penn State’s Whiteout magic didn’t stick around like it used to, and by the…
Wigle Reserve Pennsylvania Straight Bourbon
Wigle calls this one Reserve, and they pitch it as Pennsylvania Straight Bourbon with roots in Pittsburgh. They even nod to the idea that bourbon’s spiritual birthplace is up that way.
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, […]