Whiskey Review: Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey
We review Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey, a budget-friendly bottling from the B.R. Distilling Company. Its name pays homage to Memphis blues.
Whisky Review: Ardbeg “Arrrrrrrrdbeg!” Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
We review Ardbeg’s Arrrrrrrrdbeg!, a single malt whisky fully matured in ex-rye casks. It commemorates former distillery manager Mickey Heads, who retired in 2020 after 13 years.
Whiskey Review: Wigle Roasty Straight Malt Whiskey
We review Wigle Roasty Straight Malt Whiskey, an American malt whiskey inspired by Full Pint’s Rye Rebellion Imperial Stout beer.
Whiskey Reviews: Hard Truth Sipes’ Bourbon Rum Cask Finish/Double Oaked Smoked Barrel
We review two Henry A. Sipes’ bourbons from Hard Truth Distilling Co. in Indiana. One’s finished in rum casks, the other in a smoked barrel.
Whiskey Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch A121
We review the first 2021 release of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Straight Kentucky Bourbon: Batch A121.
Whiskey Review: Wigle Port Rye Whiskey
We review Wigle Port Rye Whiskey, aged for a minimum of 22 months in small (25-gallon) new charred oak casks, then finished for at least 18 months in tawny and ruby port barrels.
Whisky Review: Laphroaig Ian Hunter Book Two, “Building an Icon”
We review Laphroaig Ian Hunter Book Two, “Building an Icon,” a 30 year old Scotch entirely aged in Oloroso sherry casks.
Whisky Review: Bowmore 30 Year Old
We review the Bowmore 30 Year Old, a new annual Scotch single malt whisky offering from this popular distillery on Islay.
Whiskey Review: Larceny Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Batch A121)
We review Larceny Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Batch A121), a Heaven Hill wheat bourbon bottled at 114.8 proof.
Whiskey Review: Wigle City of Champions Straight Bourbon
We review Wigle City of Champions Straight Bourbon, drawn from the so-called “honey barrels,” or casks that stand out on their own from a blending batch.