by Rich Cook | Nov 29, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey, Liqueur
Liqueur is an interesting category – in some ways, it’s a catch-all space for fortified beverages of just about any type, at proof levels that can vary from fifteen to over forty percent alcohol. I’ve done some limoncello making at home, and it’s great fun to play... 
by Michael Cervin | Nov 9, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
Popular though it is, this is still a very nice bourbon. There is a definite sweetness to the overall approach, but it’s kept in check by typical bourbon notes of caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, cinnamon, light resin, citrus zest, and sandalwood. There is some heat at... 
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...
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