by Rich Cook | Mar 14, 2024 | Bourbon Whiskey
I so appreciate the Uncle Nearest commitment to pushing the envelope and letting unique batch offerings make it to market. This single barrel edition was wisely bottled as a such an item, and it shows the caramel/toffee/spice side of what a particular wood can offer... 
by Michael Cervin | Mar 7, 2024 | Bourbon Whiskey
The name Jack Daniel’s is synonymous with American whiskey. They are the most ubiquitous and widely sold American whiskey in the world. The whiskey mash bill was designed by Jasper “Jack” Newton Daniel himself, and is a blend of 80% corn, 12% malted barley and... 
by Rich Cook | Mar 7, 2024 | Bourbon Whiskey
Bold and spicy, this “Rare Character” bourbon brings both elements to bear in a totally satisfying package. I’d guess a fairly high Rye content here, and it keeps the emphasis on the spice in a way that folds the spirit in seamlessly. A fine cigar seems a natural... 
by Rich Cook | Mar 7, 2024 | Bourbon Whiskey
Garrison Brothers has made a niche for themselves with their white corn based bourbons. I’ve always been partial to white corn, whether it be on the cob or popcorn, and I imagine that might have something to do with why I like this bourbon when I generally stay away... 
by Michael Cervin | Feb 15, 2024 | Bourbon Whiskey
Buffalo Trace produces a vast array of bourbons and this, their standard offering, is relatively inexpensive in the bourbon world, doing an admirable job at a conservative price. Initially there is a forward brown sugar note, with apricot, resin, light peach, burnt... 
by Rich Cook | Jan 10, 2024 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
Hinterhaus Calaveras Cask Finished Bourbon Batch #17 ($49) Review – When it comes to bourbon, most of the artistry comes after the distilling is done. Here, distiller Nate Randall selected different lots of bourbon with different mash bills, blended...
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