Mike & Mike

Is Barton’s Rye Whiskey really as magical as they say it is?

Brandy barrels have a new purpose after aging Honey Ale beer: aging MGP bourbon.

Popeye’s pal wisely borrows money for one of the best values in bourbon.

Two identical bourbons. Can Chinkapin Oak barrels really make a difference?

Does Cognac play nice with Bourbon?

As finished whiskey popularity explodes, will the toasted barrel finishing pave the way for more like it?

Preservation Distillery confirms that whiskey buyers will fall for anything.

One of the oldest single barrels to come out of Indiana in the last 2-3 years.

Joseph Magnus may be the only single barrel bottler of MGP bourbon that is not sought after. Why is that?

MGP swore off single barrels just a year ago, but now appears to have changed their mind.

Recently, I had the opportunity to try two different from Whiskey Barrel Coffee, the classic “Old School” Roast and the “Devil’s Cut” Dark Roast.

A nostalgic look back on two of the best value bourbons of 2017.

Will it really get better with age?

Batch 12 and 13 were the best Stagg Jr in a while. Can Batch 14 keep up the pace?

Barrell finally uses a wheated bourbon to blend with.

Sazerac honors the late Sam Bronfman (former President of Seagram’s) with a unique whiskey blend.

Mike sits down with Danny from the NJBYC to talk about which bottling of BCS15 is king as well as the bourbon scene differences between New York to Austin.

I need your help collecting single barrel information!

Sazerac continues to corner the market on “Full Proof” releases.

Big Red Liquors receives Indiana’s first two single barrels: Honey Hole and Spice Jam.

One of the most prolific 14 year old single barrels sourced from MGP goes under the microscope.

Luxco’s idea for young single barrels at a great price is a tempting one…

Yellowstone takes a second attempt at their single barrel program.

Not-so-crazy ideas for our favorite distillers.

Barterhouse uses mystery and mystique to sell the story of how barrels were stashed away for 20 years without anyone noticing.

Sampling Barrell’s newest Private Release lineup. Kentucky whiskey finished in Pear Brandy, Oloroso Sherry and Armagnac Barrels

MGP’s own brand shows longevity by releasing their third iteration of highly aged blended bourbon.

“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.