by Michael Cervin | Jan 9, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
Blue Note Crossroads is itself at a sort of crossroads – it’s bourbon, therefore a little sweet, but it’s not as aggressive as many other bourbons. It’s a little lighter in style, with less obvious oak influence. This is due to its less than four year aging... 
by Rich Cook | Dec 29, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
Give yourself a second to set your palate to this higher proof bourbon. When tasting anything, but particularly high proof spirits, I think of the first taste as a palate prep and don’t pay much attention to it. Then, go in ready to experience everything that is on... 
by Rich Cook | Dec 29, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
McKenzie Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($42) This distillery makes all of its whiskeys products from ground to glass, contracting with local farmers for corn and grain, which leads to more control over things like spice level. That idea proves itself out in... 
by Michael Cervin | Dec 20, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
Out of Memphis (though actually distilled in Kentucky, then trucked to Memphis for aging and bottling) this medium golden colored bourbon offers toffee, honeysuckle, amber and sugared almond on the nose. Out of the glass it’s a little heavy on the heat and needs... 
by Michael Cervin | Dec 12, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
There’s no argument that E.H. Taylor is considered the father of the bourbon industry in the U.S. Buffalo Trace honors his legacy with this small bath bourbon whiskey. You’ll find notes of citrus, brown sugar, caramel, resin and browned butter with back notes of crème... 
by Michael Cervin | Oct 24, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
Blanton’s has become something of a cult bourbon. Whereas Col. Blanton was indeed a real person, he didn’t create this specific whiskey, though it is now his legacy. He and his family made bourbon in the early 20thcentury, however what we know as Blanton’s today was...
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