American Whiskey reviews

Unlike the Booker's expressions available in the LCBO (which are the "export" batches), this Fred Noe-signed bottle was purchased by yours truly at the Jim Beam distillery (a mandatory visit for any…

I've had a wonderful Father's Day so far - Pam made me breakfast, then I took Maggie to see Incredibles 2, then a scotch tasting at The Caledonian followed by dinner, and now I've decided to end the day…

So I'm a huge fan of non-age Bulleit. It has a fragrant oily floral, caramel, cherry, oak and citrus aroma that sings.The 10 year version does too, but with the added age there's some toasted oak and…

Unmistakably identifiable as double distilled Hiram Walker corn whisky aged at Pike Creek. There is a splash of rye in the mix, but it is the new oak influence that brings toffee and vanilla along with…

Distilled and bottled in Santa FE, NM, this whiskey bears a felicitous contraction of the British owner's name, Colin Keegan. I had no idea what to expect out of this fledgling exile's distillery out…

I picked up our final Single Barrel at Potomac Wines & Spirits in Georgetown, for whom it was exclusively bottled. The recipe is OBSQ - same high-rye mashbill as the other two, but with the "floral…

This sample came to me from @jasonhambrey. The OBSK recipe is the same high-rye mashbill as the usual Single Barrel, but with the "slight spice" yeast strain. It matured in Barrel No. 37-1M in Warehouse…

Now that we are in a trade war with the US, bourbon is on my mind (since I'm concerned we'll have to start paying more for it soon!) Also, having just visited the Four Roses distillery and warehouses a…

Admittedly, I’m probably a little biased towards this one. For me, bourbon was typically that sickly sweet corn flavored liquid that tasted the same across most brands. Elijah Craig 12 was the bourbon…

I picked this up at the distillery somewhat recently. Really fun tour if you're ever in Lynchburg (if you're in Lynchburg it's for JD because there is nothing else there.) We did a tasting as well and…