Garrison Brothers Honey Dew ($90)

Garrison Brothers Honey Dew ($90)

Here’s something unique in Bourbon world. The distiller took some used bourbon barrels and cut them into cubes that were then soaked in Burleson’s Texas Wildflower Honey. Those cubes were then put into a stainless steel tank to infuse into the Bourbon. The result is...
Weldon Mills Select Bourbon ($55)

Weldon Mills Select Bourbon ($55)

Update: More than a year and seven batches later, this item continues to deliver the goods – I scored the Batch 14 a 94 also in a blind judging. Distiller Mike Norman is certainly consistent! My 5/9/2022 review: This bourbon combines corn, wheat and barley...
Horse Soldier Premium Bourbon Whiskey ($50)

Horse Soldier Premium Bourbon Whiskey ($50)

Here’s a new player in the Bourbon game, and they are off to a fine start.  There’s real clarity of color and aroma to start things off, with the caramel color matching the nose. A mix of banana and cereal grains join the caramel corn, and all of this...
Horse Soldier Reserve Bourbon Whiskey ($80)

Horse Soldier Reserve Bourbon Whiskey ($80)

There are a lot of choices these days when it comes to high proof Bourbon, and there certainly are some fire breathers out there.  This is a more restrained offering, one that focuses on balancing its heat load with aroma and flavor while delivering the...
Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($40)

Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($40)

Woodinville launched in 2010 out of Woodinville, Washington. As a bourbon whiskey this is a great introduction to bourbon – it’s a fairly straightforward bourbon, solidly made and it hits the fundamentals having been aged just four years. It’s just slightly sweet (the...