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Posted on March 19, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – “Our third limited release from the Maker’s Mark® Wood Finishing Series joins our previous years’ expressions in honoring our signature bourbon – this time, amplifying the naturally present dried fruit and woody richness in a distinctively Maker’s® way. We like to say it tastes…
Category: Reviews Tags: bourbon review, cherry, cinnamon, limited release, Maker's Mark, toasted barrel, toasted finins, wax dip, wood finishing series
Posted on March 12, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – “Cascade Moon Edition No. 2 Review “Celebrating 150 years of passion for crafting quality whisky, CASCADE MOON EDITION NO. 2 continues to set the tone for the future of the whisky category while looking toward the next 150 years. Further tying back…
Posted on March 8, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – “This premium release of 45% Wheated Bourbon is limited to only 68 barrels. Every barrel is rare unique and will surpass your expectations.” This wheated bourbon sourced from MGP is available only in the gift shop at Boone County Distilling. When I…
Category: Reviews Tags: barrel proof, boone county, bourbon for the masses, bourbon review, MGP, sourced, Weller, weller full proof, wheated bourbon, wheater
Posted on March 2, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – Here it is the first ever Bourbon for the Masses barrel pick. Unfortunately I missed out on the pick day festivities due to Covid exposure, but the BFTM crew did a great job and we ended up with an awesome pick. Upon…
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Posted on February 25, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – “This annual special release Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye celebrates the early craftsmanship of the Jack Daniel Distillery, honoring a time when American whiskey was often high in rye content and offered at barrel strength. Bottled in its purest form right from…
Posted on February 17, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – “Pursuit United is the perfect blend of three states. These barrels of rye and wheated bourbons were united to create an uncommon whiskey. A blend of mash bills that has both fruit and spice.” If you have followed my site then you…
Category: Reviews Tags: bourbon, bourbon for the masses, bourbon review, pursuit series, pursuit spirits, pursuit united
Posted on January 19, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – “Since 1946 this bourbon has been held in high regard. 80 proof and distilled from corn, rye and barley malt, it’s smooth and simple, yet robust in its own way. There is much to love about this bourbon that has withstood the…
Category: Reviews Tags: ancient age, bourbon, bourbon for the masses, bourbon review, Buffalo Trace, Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Posted on January 12, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – “Renowned for rye – America’s oldest whiskey variety – since the earliest days of our history, we take the production of Michter’s US1 Kentucky Straight Rye extremely seriously. Our Michter’s US1 Kentucky Straight Rye is made from select American rye grain that is sheared…
Category: Reviews Tags: bourbon for the masses, kentucky straight rye, rye whiskey review, Single Barrel
Posted on January 7, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – “The bad boy of Bourbon is bottled at a robust 103 proof, but its 6 years of aging smooth out the feathers real well. Through award-winning packaging and point-of-sale, and a unique and irreverent marketing campaign, Fighting Cock appeals to both male…
Category: Reviews Tags: 103 proof, bourbon for the masses, bourbon review, fighting cock, heaven hill, Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Wild Turkey 101
Posted on January 4, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – “We took the same vintage blending philosophy that we used to create Small Batch, except this time the goal was to create high proof bourbon that tasted its best neat. Uncut is so rich and sweet with an unbelievably thick mouth feel,…
Category: Reviews Tags: barrel proof, bourbon for the masses, bourbon review, nevada distilling, smoke wagon, uncut unfiltered