by Rich Cook | Apr 27, 2026 | Bourbon Whiskey
Here’s a new product in the Uncle Nearest line, and it’s a fine addition to the stable. Much like as happens with wine, the more toasted a barrel is, the more oak tones are imparted to the liquid. Aromatically, the wood tones are more forward than... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 26, 2026 | Bourbon Whiskey
I’ve tasted several different batch numbers of this product over the past few years, the most recent prior to this one being Batch 2 just a couple of months ago. A rich nose of caramel apple and fall spices in this Batch No. 3 leads to a bright spicy palate that, in... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 17, 2026 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
I previously reviewed Barrel #1of this high proof Bourbon, and my notes from that barrel work here as well despite the small ABV bump. There are more and more wheated whiskeys on the market, and this bottle will make you understand why so many distillers are choosing... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 18, 2026 | Bourbon Whiskey
There are more and more wheated whiskeys on the market, and this bottle will make you understand why so many distillers are choosing wheat over rye in blending their high end products. I was fooled by the spice character that the wheat presents here – it seems... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 15, 2026 | Bourbon Whiskey
I’ve tasted several different batch numbers of this product over the past few years, the most recent prior to this one being Batch 42. I’m guessing that this may have been a batch that was held in the barrel for a longer period of time to see if there were benefits to... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 14, 2026 | Bourbon Whiskey
Like the batch 7 iteration of this product that I reviewed a few years ago, the mash bill here includes corn, wheat and barley, aged for a minimum of seven months and carefully blended at high proof. The team at Weldon Mills seems to always shoot for clarity of spirit...
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