by Michael Cervin | Oct 19, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
A solid middle of the road bourbon, it offers a good even-ness without a burn. Nosing and palate entry reveal spiced browned sugar, resin, light citrus and toasted almond, with light cherry and pepper notes. The mid palate brings out clove and cinnamon notes, with a... 
by Michael Cervin | Oct 19, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
Jefferson’s straight (not to be confused with their Ocean, aged at sea) is a small batch blend of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskies. They do not release their sources (four to five separate lots is the established rumor), the mash bills or the ages of the bourbons... 
by Michael Cervin | Sep 9, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
Founded by country music star Eric Church, business leader Raj Alva, and created by award-winning blender Ari Sussman, JYSPI Legacy has created its own legacy. This is a blend and instead of blending the grains before fermentation, or sourcing from the typical... 
by Michael Cervin | Sep 9, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
A somewhat potent bourbon, it starts off with less sweetness than its counterparts. There is definite caramel, butterscotch, lemon zest, resin, clove and toffee. But it also offers a depth of maturity over other bourbons on the market, giving the mid palate and the... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 23, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
Starting strong and finishing stronger, this bourbon whiskey begins with notes of cinnamon, caramel, resin, toffee, apricot and light citrus. The vanilla and cedar notes from the barrel lightly tiptoe in along the mid palate and the finish, which softens out in terms... 
by Rich Cook | Aug 2, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
This comes from the gang at Fat Labrador Distillery in San Francisco, who bring in whiskey from Indiana and finish it with oak treatments. It’s a three-year old, and I like the edge that’s still left here in addition to rich warming character, lively spice and...
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