by Michael Cervin | Feb 21, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
What sets this apart is the unusual harmonious balance between sweet and depth. Even the color, a darker than usual golden brown, is more like very old Cognac. From the outset the sweet is evident, though not potent, and it is immediately followed by deep, rich notes... 
by Michael Cervin | Feb 4, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
The nose on Pipe Dream 101 is classic Bourbon – vanilla, butterscotch, and light char. It packs a punch right out of the gate – as it should given its 101 proof status. But what first seems like it might be sweet and typical changes direction on the palate.... 
by Michael Cervin | Feb 4, 2025 | Rye, Whiskey
A deep golden hue telegraphs what’s in store here – a deeper, richer sort of expression of rye. As a straight rye, the spicy rye, cracked pepper notes are at the center of this, as they should be. Following up are notes of burnt caramel, dried apricot, orange zest, a... 
by Michael Cervin | Feb 4, 2025 | Rye, Whiskey
Within the whiskey industry the wine category has influenced whiskey-making, most notably through use of various casks to secondarily age whiskey and enhance its flavor profile. Redemption’s Sur Lee is a first of its kind rye whiskey inspired by the French winemaking... 
by Michael Cervin | Feb 4, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
This bourbon begins its journey, not as an aggressive no-holds-barred bourbon, but on the softer, quieter side. With a mash bill of 70% corn, 15% barley, and 13% rye, you might expect to find a potent level of sweetness, but It’s actually rather muted. There are...
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