by Michael Cervin | Oct 3, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
A mid-level whiskey bourbon that over delivers based on its price, there are plenty of rich notes of crème brûlée, cinnamon, butterscotch, browned butter, resin, charred wood, light lemon zest, and sugared almonds. There is ultimately a terrific balance of wood, spice... 
by Michael Cervin | Oct 3, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
Out of Indiana comes this whiskey, whose focus is on the wood treatment, hence the name. Obvious is the brown sugar, caramel, and butterscotch notes along with citrus zest, resin, Bing cherry, and vanilla bean. As bourbons go, this packs a punch early on with heat on... 
by Michael Cervin | Sep 20, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
Based in Kentucky, Hirsch offer two expressions – a 6 year aged single barrel Kentucky Straight, and this unique blend. The Horizon opens with brown sugar, browned butter, light Bing cherry, caramelized butterscotch, light resin, tangerine and orange zest. This... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 9, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
A very pleasant entry-level bourbon for new bourbon consumers, this aligns a little bit more with Scotch in that there are more citrus zest notes, and less toasted white oak and toffee notes. Light butterscotch, caramel apple, orange zest, light char and resin, this... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 19, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
Tennessee’s Stillhouse really excels as a blender, or for someone who is new to American bourbon, this would be a fine introduction. The mash bill includes corn, rye and barley. It’s light enough in style with a hint of sweetness that it doesn’t overwhelm the palate.... 
by Rich Cook | Mar 30, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
The mash bill here includes corn, wheat and barley, aged for a minimum of seven months and carefully blended at high proof. It’s a beautifully balanced example in its category, with a creamy entry quickly cleansed by the spirit. Aromatics and flavors of...
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