Minglewood Cask Strength 250th Anniversary Bourbon Review: Wooster’s Best
By the time I got to pour number six in my flight at Minglewood Distilling Co, my nose had basically checked out for the day. That’s the pour I’m writing…
Minglewood Bottled-in-Bond Wheat Whiskey Review: A Sweet Ohio Sleeper
My wife and I ducked into a small distillery housed in an old ice plant in downtown Wooster, Ohio, mostly out of curiosity, and walked out with a new favorite…
Minglewood Bottled-in-Bond Rye Review: A Rye for Non-Rye Drinkers
I’ll say this upfront: I’m not usually a rye person. The spice-forward, heat-heavy style that most ryes lean into just isn’t my thing. So when a friend of mine sat…
Minglewood Wheated Bourbon Review: A Bottled-in-Bond Gem
If you’re searching for a wheated bourbon review that highlights a genuinely small-batch, farm-to-bottle story, Minglewood Wheated Bourbon out of Wooster, Ohio deserves your attention. This is a 100-proof, bottled-in-bond,…
Buckner’s Single Barrel 13 Review: Kentucky Craft Excellence
Buckner’s Single Barrel 13 from Augusta Distillery represents Kentucky craft distilling at its finest. This single barrel bourbon expression showcases the distillery’s commitment to quality with a fruit-forward profile that…
Augusta Distillery Buckner’s Single Barrel 10 Review: Kentucky Craft
Augusta Distillery’s Buckner’s Single Barrel 10 represents a solid decade of Kentucky bourbon craftsmanship from this smaller operation in Bracken County. This 10-year-old expression showcases what happens when a craft…
Echo Spirits Single Barrel Rye Review: Sweet Gateway to Rye Whiskey
Echo Spirits Single Barrel Rye completely defies rye whiskey expectations. Bottled at 113.6 proof and sourced from Indiana, this unique expression tastes more like a sweet bourbon than a traditional spicy rye whiskey. Instead of the characteristic herbaceous bite rye is known for, you’ll find banana, citrus, honeysuckle, and tropical fruit notes that create a surprisingly approachable experience.
Neeley Family Bourbon-N-Steel Review: Unique Oat Mashbill Shines
Neeley Family Distillery’s Bourbon-N-Steel is a 4 year 4 month bourbon bottled at 109.4 proof that showcases one of the more interesting mashbills you’ll encounter: 63% corn, 17% oats, 8%…
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon Review: High-Rye Excellence at 111 Proof
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon at 111 proof represents what happens when a distillery gets serious about high-rye whiskey.
The Single Barrel Expression Putting Town Branch Back on Bourbon Lovers’ Maps
Explore Town Branch Single Barrel, a bourbon rooted in Lexington’s historic distilling past. Learn its mash bill, production methods, and what sets this unique single barrel apart from today’s crowded market.
Neeley Family Single Barrel High Rye, Barrel Strength
First Sip I love a family outfit that puts its name on the door and backs it up with the juice. Neeley Family Distillery is one of those hidden Kentucky…
Neeley Single Barrel Barrel Strength Wheated: First Pick, Right Call
First Sip I hit the Neeley Family Distillery on a day that started out like a quick pit stop and turned into a full-on hangout. John was our guide, and…
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…
New Riff Brings the Heat Without the Burn
Cinnamon-Spiced Power and Caramel Depth in a Bold, Barrel-Proof Pour.