By Emma Briones Rating: B How many components are required to create true complexity in a Blended Scotch Whisky? Some will say that many tens are required but, for an independent whisky producer as Compass Box, the answer is simple: just two. The British company has launched the third edition of Compass Box Double Single, a blended whisky made with ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The Kentucky Bourbon Affair is a celebrated fantasy camp held every year in late Spring, centered on Louisville. It’s not hard to see why its so celebrated. Individual events this year included a tour of the newly opened Bulleit Distillery in Shelbyville (something I haven’t been invited to do yet!), several private barrel selection events, ...

By Father John Rayls Rating: B+ Opinions are like, well, it suffices to say everyone has one. There are lovers and there are haters and nothing brings them out of bourbon circles like The Orphan Barrel series. Some consumers chalk it up to a mere marketing gimmick, or disdain it because they have an axe to grind with its makers ...

By April Manning Rating: B- Brad and Kate Mead got the gumption to make bourbon in 2006, leading them to conceive Wyoming Whiskey. They began distilling in 2009, their products were introduced to liquor stores in 2012, and it has been clear blue Wyoming skies ever since. It was so well received the Meads had to expand their production in ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: C+ A liqueur is an alcoholic beverage made from a distilled spirit that has been flavored with fruit, cream, herbs, spices, flowers or nuts. About 20 years ago I became acquainted with my first honey bourbon whiskey liqueur, a product that is now known as Wild Turkey American Honey. It was yummy stuff on the rocks, ...