American Whiskey reviews

The reviewed bottle of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is from the sixth batch released, at 70.1% abv. Previous batches were at, 67.1% (#1), 68.5% (#2), 66.6% (#3), 66.2% (#4), and 67.4% (#5). The whiskey was…

This whisky is distilled in Alberta, by Alberta distillers, and is a rarity among whiskies - 100% unmalted rye whisky. As a straight rye, it is matured in new charred oak, giving it a big bold profile…

This is the bottle that started it all for me. A taste of this stuff was a revelation of how powerful and complex a whiskey can be.Nose: very distinctive. Smoky and sweet, almost perfumed, with lots of…

One of the first bourbons that I was truly wowed by was E. H. Taylor small batch. Taylor barrel proof comes from the same stock as the small batch, but is wholly different. I never expected the barrel…

Jim Beam has joined the ranks of distilleries finishing their bourbon. The distiller's masterpiece was once only available by making a trip to Kentucky. Now you can find this premium spirit in limited…

Baker’s is another from Suntory - Beam’s stable. I’ve already reviewed a batch of Booker’s, Knob Creek single barrel and Kirkland’s bottling of their bourbon. Now it’s time for Baker’s, seven years old…