By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ In my mind, the first proper in-house expression to come from Bardstown Bourbon Company, under their own brand name, was this wine barrel-finished bourbon. It marked a rather early transition (just a couple of years into operations) from being a contract producer and collaborator to having their own products, even if this initial example is ...
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Angels’ Nectar Scotch Review
By Paer Johansson Rating: C+ “Blended by Angels, to be Shared with Friends” is the tagline of this new blended (vatted) malt from Grantown-on-Spey in Scotland. The whisky is a blended malt from independent bottlers Highfern (founded by Robert Ransom, formerly of Glenfarclas), crafted from Speyside and Highland malts. The creation is said to have been inspired by the legend ...
Read More »J. Henry & Sons 7 Year Old Bourbon Review
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: A- Henry & Sons Wisconsin Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a solid craft whiskey. I normally don’t buy a bottle and then write it up, but this is something bourbon lovers need to hear about, as the J. Henry & Sons Wisconsin 7 Year Old has become a favorite. It is produced on Henry Farms in ...
Read More »Basil Hayden Caribbean Reserve Rye Whiskey Review
By Emily Mullis Rating: B- Basil Hayden is a staple go-to whiskey for a lot of people, but their limited Caribbean Reserve Rye release best fits a particular season and mood. The darkest of whiskeys I’ve tried in a long time is, paradoxically, described as a lighter whiskey (which it is) and one that pairs well with the summer months. ...
Read More »Jameson Bow Street 18 Year Old Irish Whiskey Review (2019)
By Emma Briones Rating: B+ In 2018, Jameson wanted to honor their old Bow Street Distillery, now a tourist destination, with their first cask strength release, and of their classic 18 Year Old expression at that. That special whiskey that returned this summer. Moreover, Jameson Bow Street 18 is the only Jameson expression that is finished in the Old Jameson ...
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