by Michael Cervin | Feb 21, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
It’s obvious that the sweetness in this bourbon is slightly accelerated – and if you didn’t know this was finished in honey coated barrels, you would still know that something different has transpired other than the usual cask finish. All in all this is a nice... 
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 Rich Cook | Feb 4, 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 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 | 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... 
by Rich Cook | Jan 14, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
Young & Yonder is under new ownership since my last visit, and the new team has a serious eye on quality and experimentation. This California Straight Bourbon (yes, actually made in California, not just elaborated) is finished in port wine casks from Sonoma Port...
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