Whiskey Reviews

George Dickel Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whiskey Review (2021)

By Richard Thomas Rating: A This is the third outing for the George Dickel Bottled in Bond series as created by Master Distiller Nicole Austin. At 13 years old, it is well beyond the statutory minimum for a bonded whiskey and two years older than last year’s release, but otherwise drawn the same staple stock of Dickel Tennessee Whiskey. Which ...

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Lost Lantern Whiskey del Bac Single Cask Review (Spring 2021)

By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Pushing forward off their outstanding start last year, Lost Lantern has been combining the function of a European negociant — buying casks from distillers for either single barrel bottlings or in-house crafty blends — with the unique scene of American craft distilling. That is where this particular whiskey comes from: Lost Lantern picked up several ...

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Barrell Seagrass Rye Whisky Review

By Michael Cervin Rating: A In 2013, Barrell Craft Spirits launched in Louisville, Kentucky, and it was somewhat unconventional in American spirits circles at the time. Instead of building their own distillery, the decision was made to blend what they felt were “exceptional” casks from established producers, then bottle those whiskeys at cask strength. To that point, there are no ...

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Crabbie’s Yardhead Single Malt Scotch Review

Corrected December 12, 2022 By Alex Southgate Rating: A- It’s always nice to come across something completely unexpected. This was certainly the case recently when I went into my local off-license, looking for one thing and came out with something entirely different. I spotted a whisky on the shelf by Crabbie’s, a company I know well, but for alcoholic ginger ...

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