Whiskey Reviews

Once hailed as “the most expensive bourbon in the world,” the legend of Old Grand Dad 114 has only grown with time. Step back to 1981 with me as I taste this exceptional bottle.

The King is back with a new warehouse for 2024.

I reviewed Barterhouse a few years ago and rated it a 4.5/10. This hasn’t set right with myself or some of my readers, so I’ve decided to revisit it. Has anything changed with my opinion?

Diageo makes a big stink about Fable & Folly containing leftover barrels of Rhetoric, Barterhouse and Forged Oak in the blend, but they never label it as a true bourbon. Why is that?

Wild Turkey finally gives fans a chance to pick their own barrels of rye whiskey – but is the cost too high?

Jim Beam’s second attempt at a bourye in 2024.

The highest proof of any Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch yet.

Distilling wheated bourbon is hard to get right. Thankfully, Hard Truth has arrived with their newest addition that seems to hit all the right notes.

The 2024 release is the ultimate combo breaker from the last five years of Small Batch Limited Edition releases. What changed?

There was no Booker’s 35th Anniversary release in 2024, but “The Reserves” proves it could have been.

A closer look at the 2024 ASCOT awards “Best Small Batch Bourbon”

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. Old Commonwealth 10 Year Bourbon is back! But what’s changed?

High West used to be so transparent about what went into their prized Bourye label. What changed?

After a 2 year delay, we’re finally getting a product that could change our minds about EH Taylor’s bland “Straight Rye” label.

This Master’s Collection release has an uncanny similarity to Bomberger’s Declaration Bourbon. What is it?

Yes that is Orville Redenbacher on the front label. But how does using popcorn change the flavor profile of this bourbon?

A premium whiskey, but why don’t they label it a premium “Tennessee Whiskey?”

13th Colony is back with their annual Double Oaked Bourbon – and yes, it’s still as black as previous batches.

Heaven Hill is back with another malt whiskey in their annual Parker’s Heritage Collection. Can finishing it in hybrid Cognac/Toasted barrels save it from mediocrity?

How will the lower barrel entry proof and the addition of corn and malted barley change the flavor profile of New Riff’s rye whiskey?

Jim Beam has been having a banner year in 2024. Their new releases are showing us that innovation and dedication to quality are out in full force. Nowhere is that …

In a sea of single barrels, does this one from Uncle Nearest stand out?

Bardstown Bourbon Company sources used wine barrels from Silver Oak Cellars. Will this be a bang or a bust?

A special bourbon release for attending a beer corn maze.

The makers of Remus Repeal Reserve show that change is possible

Michter’s releases their latest version of Bomberger’s Declaration Bourbon.

What’s changed with this year’s release of Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey?

A Colorado Bourbon with a lot of malted barley up its sleeve

The 2023 version of Buffalo Trace Antique Collection’s only barrel proof rye whiskey

Chattanooga Whiskey has long been known for their wild experiments, so what’s the deal with Ancient Wheat?

The top dog of Maker’s Mark portfolio returns

Extra sunlight and higher floors make the barrels used for this release extra yummy

The King of the Hill returns

Bardstown Bourbon Company introduces its second wheated bourbon recipe in the last three years. What’s different this time?

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the first Booker’s Batch

Famed spirits purveyor Prav Saraff has a dream – a whiskey brand of his own where he can bottle up what he likes.

There is something special about one particular batch from 2024. Have you heard the story behind this one?

An ultra-aged corn whiskey with a surprising flavor profile.

Brown-Forman shows off its newest spirits acquisition by marrying it with Old Forester bourbon.

What was new is old again. Huh?