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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 June 10, 2021 by Eric Middleton
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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 March 12, 2021 by Eric Middleton
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 February 15, 2021 by Eric Middleton
I would like to start of by saying thank you to Boone County for taking the time to show us around. You were definitely great hosts. Boone County distilling is located in Independence, Kentucky a short drive from either Cincinnati or Lexington. The first…
Category: Articles Tags: boone county, bourbon, bourbon for the masses, distillery tour, distillery visit, Kentucky Straight Bourbon, made by ghosts, MGP, vendome
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 November 19, 2020 by Eric Middleton
About – This latest release from Wilderness Trail was released in two variants. Their wheated bourbon saw a six year release that was distillery only. Their rye recipe bourbon was released with small distribution for those of us not able to make it to…
Category: Reviews Tags: 100 proof, 6 year, bottled in bond, bourbon, bourbon for the masses, Kentucky Straight Bourbon, wilderness trail
Posted on October 19, 2020 by Eric Middleton
Category: Videos Tags: barrel proof, bourbon, bourbon for the masses, hickory smoked, Jack Daniel's, livestream, Tennessee Whiskey