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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 September 23, 2020 by Eric Middleton
About – ““This limited release, previously only available in small quantities at our National Historic Landmark distillery, represents the purest expression of the bold taste that has made our original Wood Finishing Series Bourbon so beloved,” said Rob Samuels, Managing Director of Maker’s Mark…
Category: Reviews Tags: allocated, bourbon, bourbon for the masses, bourbon review, cask strength, limited release, Maker's Mark, maker's 46, toasted oak
Posted on May 14, 2020 by Eric Middleton
About – Handcrafted from a single fermentation in small batches, Chattanooga Whiskey 111 Cask is the unfiltered, barrel strength expression of our signature Tennessee High Malt. By omitting the traditional filtration process, Cask 111 is able to retain every bit of flavor and complexity…
Category: Reviews Tags: bourbon for the masses, bourbon review, cask strength, Chattanooga Whiskey, Tennessee High Malt, Unflitered
Posted on March 31, 2018 by Eric Middleton
If you have the money to spend, the bourbon secondary market can be a fantastic and magical place. All the bottles you have been unsuccessfully searching for are now at your fingertips. After first joining the market I was having a blast grabbing bottles…
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Posted on March 14, 2018 by Eric Middleton
About – Booker’s is considered by many the bourbon responsible for creating the market for barrel proof bourbon’s. Named Booker’s because each barrel was hand chosen by Master Distiller Booker Noe, the task now done by his son Fred. Booker’s generally represents the best…
Posted on October 14, 2016 by Eric Middleton
About – Old Forester is credited as being one of the oldest bourbon brands out there being introduce in 1870s. This particular release is the third and final release in the so called whiskey row series commemorating significant dates in the company’s history. This particular…