Woodord Reserve Straight Wheat Whiskey Review
Woodford Reserve’s “Grand Slam” strategy involved making Bourbon, Rye, Malt and Wheat Whiskies part of their permanent lineup, but is their wheat whiskey a home run?
Whiskey Reviews
Whether it’s whiskey reviews, scotch whisky reviews, rye whiskey, wheat whiskey, straight whiskey, Tennessee Whiskey or American Whiskey, we love it all and cover it all right here.
Our one true passion is to find the whiskies that are both common and uncommon and break them down into fun and relatable whiskey reviews that give you the background of a particular bottle as well as what to expect.
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Based out of Indianapolis, Indiana, we’re close enough to the epicenter of bourbon (that would be Kentucky) that we can take the pulse of the trends and new releases as soon as we catch whiff of them.
Mister Sam Tribute Whiskey (Batch 4, 2025) Review
I have been hounded for my review of the fourth installment of the biggest secret in the whiskey world: Mister Sam. So here it is.
Murray Hill Club Bourbon Whiskey A Blend Review
Murray Hill Club shares a lineage with the Joseph Magnus line, but what makes it different?
Heaven Hill 90th Anniversary Bourbon Review
Heaven Hill celebrates 90 years as a distillery with an interesting bourbon that takes them out of their comfort zone.
E.H. Taylor Bottled In Bond Bourbon (Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, 2025) Review
Did Buffalo Trace really need to introduce a sixth label to the Antique Collection? Or is there something more at play here?
Jackson Purchase Full Proof Bourbon Batch 1 Review
The birth of a modern distillery typically starts with a brand launching a sourced whiskey while slowly building out a modest craft facility. But some distilleries buck this trend and …
Thomas H Handy Rye Whiskey (2007) Review
Enthusiasts may fawn over the OG 2006 release of Thomas H Handy, but it’s the 2007 that has more impressive numbers.
Penelope Estate Collection Founders Reserve 13 Year Bourbon (2025) Review
Penelope and MGP are practically synonymous with each other. But what if I told you a different kind of bourbon is used in this bottle of Founder’s Reserve?
Bulleit 10 Year Old Bourbon Review
Bulleit’s 10 Year Old Bourbon has always been a kind of mystery in the world of sourced bourbons. I hope I can clear up the confusion.
Traveller Full Proof Whiskey Review
So we meet again, Stapleton…
Green River Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon (Doc Brinkmann’s) Review
Brinkmann’s had many fine picks in its heyday, will this Green River one continue the legacy?
King of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon (No. 1) Review
King of Kentucky Single Barrel has been one of my highest rated brands ever. Will Small Batch keep the streak alive?
Jack Daniel’s Special Release (2025) Tanyard Hill Rye Whiskey Review
Jack Daniel’s Special Release is no stranger to awesome rye whiskey releases – but Tanyard Hill may just be the best.
William Larue Weller 2019 (128.0 proof) Review
William Larue Weller probably needs no introduction at this point. It’s the only wheated bourbon in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The liquid inside shows what can happen when their …
Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon (2025) Review
The third release of Maker’s Mark flagship product. Has anything changed since 2023 and 2024?
Jefferson’s Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon (2025) Review
Nobody paid attention to Jefferson’s… until now.
Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Review
Your brand can’t be considered among enthusiasts until it has a cask strength offering. So Castle & Key gave us exactly that.
What’s up with the mash bill used in the new King of Kentucky Small Batch Collection?
Most publications are glazing over the fact that the new King of Kentucky’s have a tweaked mash bill. But where is it coming from?
Backbone Bourbon Company Single Barrel Imperial Stout Finished Bourbon “Selected by Taxman” Review
One of my favorite local breweries shows that it can also make a splash in the whiskey scene (again)
Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Armagnac Review
The 7th release of Barrell’s Cask Finish Series explores Armagnac’s impact on bourbon.
Rare Saint “Trinity of Port” Limited Edition Whiskey Review
Huse Culinary is on a hot streak recently with its Rare Saint line, and adding a Port-finished whiskey is the icing on top
Green River US Army 250th Anniversary Bourbon Review
Green River celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the US Army being founded with a unique bourbon
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery #13 Review
Discovery Series annual release doesn’t get quite the recognition it used to, but can #13 change all that?
Castle & Key Experimental Series 2025 – Spanish Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Review
It’s January 2026 and if you think that barrel finishes are going away anytime soon, you’re in for a rude surprise. I just heard the news that Four Roses has …
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon (2025) Review
A low proof for this year’s Birthday Bourbon is leaving a bad taste in many enthusiasts’ mouths. But is it really all that bad?
Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey Review
At long last, tasting Woodford Reserve’s rye whiskey at barrel proof.
Hardin’s Creek Warehouse Series – Warehouse G “The Owl” Review
Another triple-release of Hardin’s Creek. But can “Warehouse Series” replicate the magic of “Kentucky Series?”
Barrel King Special Series Fantasy Collection “A Perfect Everyday Dram” Review
Barrel King, you make it so good I don’t wanna leave, but I gotta kn-kn-kn-know what’s your Fanta-ta-sy (Collection)
Slacker Advent Reveal – December 23rd
A recount of the December 23rd Slacker Advent Calendar blind reveal and group notes!
Slacker Advent Reveal – December 22nd
A recount of the December 22nd Slacker Advent Calendar blind reveal and group notes!
Slacker Advent Reveal – December 18th
A recount of the December 18th Slacker Advent Calendar blind reveal and group notes!
Slacker Advent Reveal – December 17th
A recount of the December 8th Slacker Advent Calendar blind reveal and group notes!
Slacker Advent Reveal – December 16th
A recount of the December 16th Slacker Advent Calendar blind reveal and group notes!
Slacker Advent Reveal – December 15th
A recount of the December 15th Slacker Advent Calendar blind reveal and group notes!
Slacker Advent Reveal – December 14th
A recount of the December 14th Slacker Advent Calendar blind reveal and group notes!
Slacker Advent Reveal – December 11th
A recount of the December 11th Slacker Advent Calendar blind reveal and group notes!
Slacker Advent Reveal – December 10th
A recount of the December 10th Slacker Advent Calendar blind reveal and group notes!
Slacker Advent Reveal – December 9th
A recount of the December 9th Slacker Advent Calendar blind reveal and group notes!
Slacker Advent Reveal – December 8th
A recount of the December 8th Slacker Advent Calendar blind reveal and group notes!