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... 
by Rich Cook | Jun 10, 2022 | Whiskey
Peated barley from Scotland adds the smoky character adored by fans of Islay to this American effort and it works well, contrasting the apple/vanilla flavors and adding retronasal depth to the finish. I appreciate the light viscosity here – think butter rather than... 
by Rich Cook | Jun 1, 2022 | Whiskey
This is a very complex offering, one where the intent is to find a balance point between American and Scotch styles. Using shaved, toasted and re-charred barrels after double distilling in copper pot stills, and going to bottle without chill-filtering has yielded a... 
by Rich Cook | May 25, 2022 | Rye, Whiskey
The trick at cask strength – especially at a number like this one carries – is to find the balance point between the spirit’s inherent heat and the barrel selection. Mission accomplished in a big, bold way here, with aromas and flavors of caramel, vanilla...
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