by Michael Cervin | Sep 6, 2022 | Whiskey
Nikka was founded in Japan in 1934 and currently uses two different distilleries to hone their blends. As the bottom tier of the Nikka brand (The Nikka, and Super Nikka hold the top spots), the Days iteration is meant to be light, easy going and affordable for... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 19, 2022 | Rye, Whiskey
In 2013 Barrell Craft Spirits launched in Louisville, Kentucky and it was somewhat unconventional at the time. Instead of building their own distillery, the decision was made to blend what they felt were “exceptional” casks from established producers, then bottle... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 6, 2022 | Whiskey
A soft nose that provides hints of wheat, sweetness and caramel notes leads into a very expressive whiskey that proudly uses wheat as the star of its mash bill. Here the grainy wheat fills the palate with soft notes and allows the wheat to shine through supported by... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 6, 2022 | Whiskey
This is the distillery’s best known offering, and one whiff will tell you why they are growing at a rapid pace. It smells like the best egg nog you’ve ever come across with its creamy mix of cinnamon, clove, butterscotch offset with an orange zest hint. On the... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 6, 2022 | Whiskey
A tag on the back of this bottle lists it as the “Danny Johnson Batch”, indicating that it’s different than the previously offered “Nancy Fraley Batch.” This gets at what a Bourbon cask is supposed to do – impart spice, toast, butterscotch and a hint of dill. It’s... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 6, 2022 | Whiskey
A very interesting tipple, which as stated is a blend of Irish grain and American corn distillates. The intrigue comes from the melding of the two as it gets at the best of both worlds – the clean, sweet butterscotch and spice associated with Irish whisky layer up...
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