Bourbon

Angel’s Envy Triple Oak Bourbon Review

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ This was one of the reviews lost during The Whiskey Reviewer‘s hacking incident in late October/early November 2024. So, this is the second (and hopefully last) time I am writing up the latest release from Angel’s Envy, their Triple Oak bourbon. More than a decade ago, Lincoln Henderson and his …

Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary Bourbon Review

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Jimmy Russell is one of the living legends of not just Kentucky bourbon, but of world whiskey generally. That legend began 70 years ago, when Russell first began working at what was then called Anderson County Distilling, sweeping floors in 1954. During Russell’s time as an employee, the name would …

Indianapolis’s West Fork Whiskey To Open New Cocktail Bar

West Fork Whiskey Co. has opened its new cocktail bar and tasting room in the vibrant Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis. Located at 1233 Shelby St., the new venue is set to open its doors in Winter 2024/2025 and is aimed at providing locals and visitors a unique space to experience the best of West …

Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Fall 2024 Out Now

Woodford Reserve has released the fall 2024 Master’s Collection release – Madeira Cask Finish. This bottling features Woodford Reserve Whiskey that was finished in Madeira casks and blended with wheat whiskey. Madeira Cask Finish marks the 20th release in Woodford Reserve’s Master’s Collection. “Madeira Cask Finish is a tremendous way to celebrate 20 years of …

Russell’s Reserve 10 LL/ME

This isn’t just the Russell’s 10 I used to love, it’s arguably better.
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Are Jeptha Creeds Festivals On Your Bourbon Trail Itinerary?

By Richard Thomas Among bourbon nerds, Jeptha Creed Distillery is best known as the craft-scale farm distillery that was an early revivalist of the Bloody Butcher strain of corn. The distillery is built around the Nethery family’s farm properties in Shelbyville, and since part of the problem with using exotic grain varietals is persuading a …

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