New Whiskeys For Father’s Day 2018

Dad's Hat Bottled in Bond Rye
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By Richard Thomas Since becoming a father myself, I’ve embraced the notion that good fathers deserve good whiskey, and Father’s Day 2018 is this coming Sunday. It’s not too late to get your Dad a special, recently released bottle he can enjoy for the next year, when I’ll have more advice for you on what… Continue reading New Whiskeys For Father’s Day 2018

James E. Pepper 1776 Bourbon Review

A tenth of this bourbon goes to Europe.
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B- James E. Pepper has now come home to its roots, with brand owner Amir Peay having opened a new distillery in part of what used to be the Pepper distillery in Lexington, Kentucky. Production only began this past January, however, so it will be at least a few years (more… Continue reading James E. Pepper 1776 Bourbon Review

Old Forester Poised To Open New Distillery, Launch New Bourbon

As Old Forester opens its new distillery Louisville’s Whiskey Row on Thursday, the brand will reintroduce The President’s Choice, a single barrel expression of Old Forester’s most exceptional barrels, selected by the president of Old Forester. The President’s Choice will be available in extremely limited quantities, exclusively at the Old Forester Distilling Co. and limited… Continue reading Old Forester Poised To Open New Distillery, Launch New Bourbon

Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Bourbon Review

Garrison Brothers Balmorhea
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By Father John Rayls Rating: A My first experience with Balmorhea Texas Straight Bourbon from Garrison Brothers Distillery was last year, as an experimental release. At that time, it was only available at the distillery and was a very limited release. Apparently, they listened to their fan base, because it’s now available as a general… Continue reading Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Bourbon Review

Gjoleid Praksis 1.1 Norwegian Whisky Review

Gjoleid Norwegian Whisky
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By Michael Cervin Rating: B When you think of Norway, you think Vikings, conquest, and perhaps their national drink aquavit. The Vikings didn’t drink whisky, which traces its origins to the late 1500’s, long after the last longship filled with Norsemen looking to trade or pillage set sail out of fjord. Yet whiskey and aquavit… Continue reading Gjoleid Praksis 1.1 Norwegian Whisky Review