American Whiskey reviews

I have been tasting some Balcones back to back and this has the best nose yet. Rich, full, sweet, vanilla, oak, liquorice. Citrus notes.Palate: Smooth, pepper bite, syrup, dusty, oak, vanilla, warming…

Since I'm in a compare-and-contrast mood, let's try two different single barrels of Jack Daniel's. Our first opponent comes from Rick No. R-18 and Barrel No. 13-6633, and was bottled on November 19 2013…

Our next contestant comes from Rick No. L-5, Barrel No. 14-1241 and was bottled on March 18 2014.The colour is a rich coppery gold - pretty much identical to the last Single Barrel. On the nose, the…

Benchmark Old No. 8 is from in Buffalo Trace distillery. It has a small reputation as a "bang for the buck" bourbon. Well, at least Ralfy liked it and it did win Gold Medal at the International Spirits…

I've been feeling too chicken to open up and review a pricey bottle. Enter Mellow Corn, a Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey, available for as little as $10 in this great land, and for a mere $14 in Michigan…

Bulleit is part of the portfolio of Diageo and is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with a big dose of rye, about 28% of the mash bill. It matured for about 6 years and is distilled at the Four Roses…