Four Roses Small Batch 2018 130th Anniversary Review

Like most folks who are serious about bourbon, I’m a huge Four Roses fan. I’ve never had a limited product from them that wasn’t good though not all of them are grand slams. Granted, they were a lot better bargain just a few years ago when they retaile…

The Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel review

Company: Buffalo Trace Vol: 64.8%Age: NASClassification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBreakdown: Buffalo Trace mash bill #2 (10–15% rye) Price: c. £85HistoryBefore Blanton’s there wasn’t a single barrel bourbon on the market. Just let that si…

The Old Forester Showdown review

Company: Brown Forman Vol: Old Forester 43% / Old Forester 1870 45%Age: NASClassification: Kentucky, straight, bourbon whiskeyBreakdown: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley Price: Old Forester £30 / Old Forester 1870 £50ShowdownSo, why have we d…

L’Encantada XO Review

I’ve covered L’Encantada offerings several times now. For those that don’t know, these are all the rage in the Armagnac world at the moment which was kicked off by some truly exceptional single casks selected by one specific Brandy group a couple…

L’Encantada XO Review

I’ve covered L’Encantada offerings several times now. For those that don’t know, these are all the rage in the Armagnac world at the moment which was kicked off by some truly exceptional single casks selected by one specific Brandy group a couple …

The Maker’s 46 review

Company: Maker’s MarkVol: 47%Age: NASClassification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky (without the ‘e’, as the Maker’s Mark creator used the spelling in honour of his Scottish ancestry)Breakdown: 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barleyPrice: c. £40Histo…

Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel 2014 vs. 2017 Reviews

I’ve covered a 2014 version of Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel a couple of times before which you can here and here. The TL;DR is that they are surprisingly good bourbons. I’ve been skeptical how long the quality would hold up because a…

Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel 2014 vs. 2017 Reviews

I’ve covered a 2014 version of Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel a couple of times before which you can here and here. The TL;DR is that they are surprisingly good bourbons. I’ve been skeptical how long the quality would hold up because at…

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