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Posted on October 8, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – Wild Turkey has listened to the cries of the masses and released a higher aged, cask-strength version of Russell’s Reserve. This 13 year release marks the first limited release under the Russell’s brand and carries the hype and the secondary price tag…
Posted on August 5, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – “Five Brothers Bourbon is made up of Heaven Hill’s traditional bourbon mashbill, aged from five to nine years, to represent each founding brother. It’s bottled at 90 proof, meant to reflect the initial proofs of Heaven Hill releases in the early stages…
Posted on June 4, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – Green River holds the distinction of owning DSP-KY-10, that makes them the 10th oldest registered distillery in the state of Kentucky. That is a rare distinction for a brand that you have likely never heard of. Terresentia purchased the property and began…
Posted on May 27, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – “McKenzie Bourbon Whiskey is a very rich bourbon with just enough rye spice to complement the subtle sweetness. A local variety of corn makes 70% of the mash bill.” McKenzie bourbon is produced by Finger Lakes Distilling in New York. It is…
Category: Reviews Tags: bourbon, bourbon for the masses, bourbon review, brian mckenzie, craft whiskey, finger lakes, mckenzie, new york
Posted on May 25, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – Here we are with the 3rd release of George Dickel Bottled in Bond. This is a line that has achieved a tremendous amount of success in only two releases, and is the release that I consider to be the gold standard when…
Category: Reviews Tags: bottled in bond, bourbon, bourbon for the masses, bourbon review, George Dickel, Tennessee Whiskey
Posted on May 18, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – A masterful union of three well-bred bourbons. One, a 14-year extra-aged ryed bourbon. Two, an 8-year ryed bourbon. And three, another 8-year ryed bourbon, finished in sauternes wine casks from the Bordeaux region of France for a balance of sweetness with additional…
Category: Reviews Tags: allocated, blood oath, bourbon for the masses, bourbon review, finished, Kentucky Straight Bourbon, limited release, lux row, pact 7, sauternes
Posted on April 21, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – “Barrell Seagrass is an ode to coastal memories, blended to evoke the joy of a day on the beach and an evening listening to the soothing rhythm of waves. Hot sun, brisk air, dry sand, and oceanside vegetation are brought to mind….
Category: Reviews Tags: alberta rye, barrell seagrass, blending, bourbon review, MGP, rye review
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