Kenji Mizumori, Author at The Whiskey Wash

By Kenji Mizumori / March 23, 2020

We review Porter’s Small Batch Rye, a sourced rye whiskey released by Utah’s Ogden’s Own Distillery.

Whiskey Review: WhistlePig The Boss Hog: The Samurai Scientist

By Kenji Mizumori / March 2, 2020

We review WhistlePig The Boss Hog: The Samurai Scientist, a 16 year old, single barrel rye whiskey that was finished in barrels seasoned with umeshu, a type of Japanese liqueur made by steeping ume fruits (a type of Japanese apricot that’s also referred to as a plum) in alcohol.

Whiskey Review: Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey

By Kenji Mizumori / February 24, 2020

We review Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey, produced by Kentucky’s Heaven Hill as a line extension for its extremely popular Elijah Craig bourbon label.

Whiskey Review: Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Chocolate Malted Rye Bourbon

By Kenji Mizumori / February 10, 2020

We review Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Chocolate Malted Rye Bourbon, a bourbon where the rye grain part of the mash bill is roasted a bit heavier to bring out the more chocolate notes.

Whiskey Review: Angel’s Envy Tawny Port Wine Barrel Finish Bourbon

By Kenji Mizumori / February 3, 2020

We review Angel’s Envy Tawny Port Wine Barrel Finish Bourbon, the latest limited edition release from this Kentucky distillery making use of alternate cask finishing types for its bourbon.

Whiskey Review: Old Pepper Finest Kentucky Oak Rye

By Kenji Mizumori / January 28, 2020

We review Old Pepper Finest Kentucky Oak Rye, which undergoes a secondary maturation for an undisclosed length of time in new barrels made from Kentucky oak.

Whiskey Review: Laws 6-Year Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon

By Kenji Mizumori / January 24, 2020

We review Laws 6-Year Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon, made by a well respected whiskey distillery out of Colorado.

Whiskey Review: Lux Row Distillers Double Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon

By Kenji Mizumori / January 9, 2020

We review Lux Row Distillers Double Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, a special older American whiskey released to commemorate the opening of the Lux Row Distillers distillery in Kentucky.

Whisky Review: Glendronach Grandeur Batch #10

Scotch

By Kenji Mizumori / December 4, 2019

We review Glendronach Grandeur Batch 10, a 27 year old Scotch whisky aged in ex-Pedro Ximénez and ex-Oloroso sherry casks.

Whiskey Review: The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

By Kenji Mizumori / November 20, 2019

We review The Walking Dead Straight Bourbon Whiskey, tied to the popular zombie television series of the same name.

Whisky Review Round Up: Johnnie Walker Song of Ice/Song of Fire