Whiskey Reviews

All Hail the King.

Do higher proof Elijah Craig picks taste better?

Just when I think that Backbone Bourbon has run out of new ideas, they pull this out of their pocket

The Liquor Store in Jackson, Wyoming picks a single barrel of Wyoming’s Native Bourbon

Summoning their inner Dr. Frankenstein, Dad’s Hat brings a grain that was thought to be dead, back to life.

West Fork begins releasing Hugh Hamer picks at barrel proof with unexpected results.

West Fork Whiskey reboots their previous design to streamline the brand

A batch with striking resemblance to another one of Barrell’s more famous blends

After the success of their inaugural Global Cask Series “Frontera,” can “Normandie” strike gold again?

A new label is launched using a familiar bourbon distilled in Owensboro Kentucky

New look, same attitude

Taking a taste of Rabbit Hole’s most mainstream bourbon expression.

A premium priced version of Baker’s released at the wrong time

The whiskey that put Kentucky Owl on the map

An oddball among the EH Taylor lineup

Spirits of French Lick is known for using unique grains, but what happens when they are toasted beforehand?

Mile High Spirits continues the tradition of their bottled-in-bond seasonal release

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery of the Unknown Barrels

Confident in the success of their first batch, Sweeten’s Cove releases a younger batched bourbon for the same price

Is it a Rye that tastes like a Rum or a Rum that tastes like a Rye?

Belle Meade’s Craftsman Cask Collection’s third (and final?) release of its Mourvèdre finished bourbon line

Red Barrel’s single barrel program gains steam with this pick from Spirits of French Lick

Bardstown Bourbon Company’s first Collaborative Series Release uses barrels from a well-known wine blender

Old Elk’s most expensive bottling to date

Somewhere deep inside of Scotland resides a vat of bourbon with the most unique story

Chattanooga’s own distillate finally comes of age and their new BiB expression wants to show you how far it’s come

Blanton’s Bourbon Single Barrel needs no introduction.  If you’re new to bourbon, it’s usually the first bottle you’ll covet.

Seizing upon the growing trend of honey cask finished whiskies, Law’s Whiskey House throws their hat into the ring.

Springtime is filled with warm weather, blooming flowers and Belle Meade’s most recent Honey Cask release

The final batch before the label loses it’s “Jr.” designation.

Valentine Distilling might be the only game left in town to routinely put out extra-aged MGP bourbon

At only 4 Years Old, is this such a good idea to release at barrel proof?

Hidden in the depths of the Lawrenceburg Indiana Distillery lies barrels with a curious mash bill

King of the Hill

Born in Indiana, Raised in Tennessee

Spicy Rye Whiskey from Indiana meets the sweet scents of Pinot Noir wine

American Single Malt Whiskey makes inroads in a region where Tequila is King.

Sourced Willett Rye Whiskey is old news, but what about their bourbon?

Whiskey makers have been finishing their spirits in wine casks for a while now, but what happens when a wine maker takes the reins?

Do you like orange flavors in your bourbon? Because Starlight has you covered.