by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
An earlier iteration of this bottling took a Platinum Award at the 2023 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge, and this 2024 release took a step up to become the 2025 event’s Brown Spirit of the Year. It again testifies to the validity of the current... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
As an unabashed fan of Maple Syrup, the label gets my attention, and the product delivers on the promise, with hints of maple and toasty oak on the nose. A silky entry and clean midpalate texture keep the maple character alive, with the oak tones sidling up nicely.... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
High proof Bourbons continue to grab market share from more traditional offerings, and while I generally don’t use them in cocktailing, they certainly have their own unique charms. This is bottling always in the conversation as one of the best, maintaining a... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
With all the high proof Bourbon out there (some of the best are made by this same producer) it’s nice to have solid lower proof options for sipping or cocktailing when balance is important to you. This is perfectly suited for use when either Bourbon or Rye is called... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
It’s always educational to taste a bourbon that hasn’t been cut – you get a clear picture of what happens in the cask, with everything set in sharp relief. With something like this particular bombastic character, try it neat first to get all the pure corn and rye... 
by Michael Cervin | Apr 10, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
Barrell has long produced an excellent line of unique, blended whiskies and bourbons. As one of their least expensive whiskies, Dovetail delivers the quality you should expect. The nose is initially a light rum note, followed by traditional whiskey notes. Sourced from...
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