The Straight Bourbon Truth and No BS
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 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 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 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 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 12, 2020 by Eric Middleton
About – “This year’s edition features a seven-year-old straight bourbon finished in French Armagnac barrels. The new release brings a soft leather aroma with hints of honeydew melon, vanilla notes on the palate with hints of burnt orange and dried plum. The finish is…
Posted on September 29, 2020 by Eric Middleton
About – “Distilled, aged, and bottled in Kentucky, Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a rich, elegant mahogany hue; a nose which balances oak tones with sweet notes of dried fruit, caramel, and vanilla; and a palate that opens with soft tannins. A…
Category: Reviews Tags: 90 proof, bourbon for the masses, bourbon review, chicken cock, Kentucky Straight Bourbon