by Michael Cervin | Dec 20, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
Out of Memphis (though actually distilled in Kentucky, then trucked to Memphis for aging and bottling) this medium golden colored bourbon offers toffee, honeysuckle, amber and sugared almond on the nose. Out of the glass it’s a little heavy on the heat and needs... 
by Michael Cervin | Dec 12, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey
There’s no argument that E.H. Taylor is considered the father of the bourbon industry in the U.S. Buffalo Trace honors his legacy with this small bath bourbon whiskey. You’ll find notes of citrus, brown sugar, caramel, resin and browned butter with back notes of crème... 
by Michael Cervin | Oct 24, 2022 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
Blanton’s has become something of a cult bourbon. Whereas Col. Blanton was indeed a real person, he didn’t create this specific whiskey, though it is now his legacy. He and his family made bourbon in the early 20thcentury, however what we know as Blanton’s today was... 
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...
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