Mike & Mike

“The Best Single Barrel We’ve Got”.

Total Wine’s sourced 12 year bourbon label takes on its own sibling from Barton. Who wins?

Colorado Springs craft distiller jumps immediately into the premium category of whiskey, but does it deliver?

MGP’s secret weapon turns 7 years old. Could this be the next Pappy?

What to look for when your store has no allocated, limited edition or store pick bottles.

Jack Daniel’s builds off of the popularity of the 2018 Heritage Single Barrel release.

Sampling Barrell’s newest Private Release lineup. Kentucky whiskey finished in Ice Wine, Champagne and Tokaji Wine barrels.

Corby’s second annual release of their compelling cask strength rye whisky.

Bardstown’s most polarizing retailer picks his 7th iteration of his famous Twix single barrel.

David Jennings goes from Wild Turkey superfan to author.

Coming off of the success of the 2017 and 2018 versions of Lot 40 Cask Strength, the decision makers at Corby decided to shake things up for the 2019 version.

Barrell’s latest blend explores the world of high-rye mashbill bourbon

Belle Meade’s third annual release of their most popular Craftsman Collection Bourbon.

Mike sits down with Adam from the San Francisco Whiskey Bourbon and Scotch Society to discuss which Stagg Jr. should take home the crown.

From Seagram’s Glory Years to MGPI’s Future

Bardstown Bourbon Company Chateau De Laubade vs. Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs. High West Armagnac Barrel Finished.

How well does MGP Bourbon hold up to malt whiskey and cider casks?

Rarebird101’s barrel that almost wasn’t.

Bulleit’s $60 single barrels could be one of the top 10 values in bourbon this year.

Barton releases it’s 7th release under the 1792 line of products. But does a Bottled In Bond product stand out?

Barrell’s highest proofed batch whiskey ever.

Jim Beam’s highest proofed version of their high-rye mashbill.

Two batches of sibling barrels, separated by one summer of heat. How different can they be?

Does the saying ring true that “all that glitters is gold?”

Does this $9 Corn Whiskey have what it takes to challenge $11 Mellow Corn?

7 different distillates from 5 different states. Will too many cooks spoil the broth?

Everything you wanted to know about Barrell Craft Spirits

Secondary bourbon prices are spiking at a rate that’s higher and faster than any other time in whiskey history.

As 15 year Knob Creek picks disappear, do the 11 year picks pack the same punch?

Does the age statement alone make this a worthy purchase?

Barrell’s second and last Kentucky-only batch.

Outwardly similar specs cover up the fact that these two are anything but similar.

Witness the best value in rye whiskey compete against each other in a semi-blind showdown for the ages.

We’ve reviewed over 46 batches and single barrels of whiskeys from Barrell Craft Spirits and compiled our top 10 products.

Did Big Red Liquors pick a honey barrel or a dud when it comes to Old Weller Antique. Let’s see how these stack up against each other.

Barrell’s second release tries to keep the momentum of their first batch going.

The top dog in the Blanton’s lineup makes a case for why it should be considered the “6th BTAC Bottle”.

After a 2 year hiatus, Barrell finally releases a new rye whiskey batch.

Michter’s innovative barrel finish evolves from bourbon to rye.

Barrell focuses on a complex and rich bourbon that capitalizes on some very old sourced barrels.