Mike & Mike
Tommy Bahama Rye Whisky and Rum Review
Oh great, another celebrity and or company decides to release a product shamelessly plugging their brand
Vodka vs Bourbon Whiskey – Differences Between the Spirits
The difference is more than just the color of the liquid, but it’s also much more connected than you’d think.
Old Forester 1924 will be the oldest age stated Whiskey Row release yet
Is this the beginning of a new era in Old Forester?
Rebecca Creek 16 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Review
A surprise release of MGP bourbon at an equally surprising age
Why 14+ year old single barrel bourbon sourced from Indiana is such a gamble
Round and round it goes! Is the single barrel good? Nobody knows!
George Dickel Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whiskey (2022 Release) Review
The fourth release of George Dickel’s Bottled in Bond series sees a familiar age statement return
Why aren’t more people talking about the secrets Nicole Austin revealed in this interview?
Cascade Hollow gets the cold shoulder from a lot of enthusiasts. But you should be paying more attention
Cinder & Smoke Founder’s Select Batch 3 Review
A married couple with a rich history in motorsports decides to make whiskey. What could go wrong?
Little Book Chapter 7 details leaked – Can Freddie make this one Legent-ary?
Is this a cask strength version of Legent?
Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select Tennessee Whiskey Review
An ode to the most famous salesman Jack Daniel’s has ever had
In-depth look at Wild Turkey’s decision to bring back store picks of rye whiskey
It’s always a good day when Wild Turkey decides to give us more single barrel options.
Virginia ABC’s 2023 BTAC Lottery shows us how not to run a bottle lottery
Welcome to the Virginia ABC Lottery where the entries don’t matter and the winners are whoever we say they are
Frey Ranch Single Barrel Bourbon Review
An early example of a single barrel from Frey Ranch
Traverse City Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey Review
A unique rye whiskey that reminds us more of a Canadian Rye Whiskey than one from Indiana
Barrell Craft Spirits unintentionally identifies its most coveted batches from the last 5 years
Barrell is selling old batches that still remain unsold years later. What can we glean from that?
Maker’s Mark Limited Release SE4 x PR5 (2020) Review
The second release of the Limited Release Wood Finished Series by Maker’s Mark
Wilderness Trail 7 Year Old Bottled in Bond Rye Whiskey Review
One of the oldest rye whiskies released from Wilderness Trail so far
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Tennessee Whiskey Review
Just because it’s not barrel proof doesn’t mean it still won’t pack a punch
Resilient 15 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Review
Resilient gave us what few others (besides Barrell) could: high proof and highly aged Tennessee Bourbon
Spirits of French Lick Lee W. Sinclair 4 – Grain Bourbon Review
A conventional ryed bourbon mash bill with a special ingredient: Oats
Just what we needed – A new Weller label for 2023
Looks like Buffalo Trace is readying another product we won’t be able to find.
Worried about Elijah Craig Barrel Proof changing? Me too.
And the good ol’ boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye singin’ this’ll be the day that ECBP diiiieeessss
Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength Review
It was only a matter of time before Maker’s Mark gave us a Cask Strength version of Maker’s 46 – but 10 years?!
Buffalo Trace vs Benchmark 8 & Small Batch Review
Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, which Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 Bottle is worth the dough?
Barrell Craft Spirits Gold Label Dovetail Review
What’s next? Barrell Gold Label Armida?
Barrell Craft Spirits Gray Label Dovetail Review
5 years after Barrell launched their Gray Label line, Dovetail finally makes the cut to become its newest addition
Knob Creek Age Statements are on the rise, again
What was lost seems to be found again.
Joseph Magnus Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey Review
Joseph Magnus’ Single Barrel Program was a flash in the pan. Why was that?
Aging Whiskey in a Shipping Container
Small distilleries don’t have a lot of options when it comes to aging their barrels in a hot environment, or do they?
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon (John O’s Liquor/Hardin County Bourbon Club, 2022) Review
If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I wouldn’t be more surprised with this bottle of Russell’s Reserve than I am right now.
Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch (2022)
Four Roses pulls out all the stops and uses 20 year old barrels for this year’s Limited Edition release
2023 Remus Repeal Reserve VII Sneak Peak
Series VII is coming out soon. Will it match the hype of the last 2 releases?
Blue Note Juke Joint Uncut Bourbon Whiskey Review
Following the beat of their 17 and 9 year old releases’ success, Blue Note switches to Kentucky Bourbon for a different tune
Evan Williams Bottled in Bond Bourbon Review
The price of bourbon is too dang high! Well, except Evan Williams Bottled in Bond
Old Forester Barrel Strength Single Barrel Bourbon (r/Bourbon 2022 Selection)
The internet’s largest assembly of bourbon enthusiasts picks a single barrel from Old Forester
Scarlet Shade reminds us that Orphan Barrel is still forgettable
Diageo sells us the same gimmick in a different bottle.
10 Best Barrell Craft Spirits Bottles Reviewed: 2020 – 2023
Barrell has created over 80 unique batched products over the last 9 years. We focus on our 10 most favorite from the past 3.