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.
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
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