Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey Review

Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B- Underscoring the intimate connection between beer and whiskey, especially malt whiskey, is the rise of the “brewstillery,” or the folks who run a brewery and a distillery under the same roof. Some brewstilleries, especially those making corn-heavy bourbon, are mostly about sharing hardware and barrels, since there aren’t too many… Continue reading Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey Review

Journeyman Not A King Rye Whiskey

Journeyman Not A King Rye
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By Father John Rayls Rating: B- Journeyman Distillery has been a real mystery to me, because I’ve had a hit and miss relationship with their products. I loved their Last Feather Rye, but some items have thrown me, and this Not A King Whiskey (formerly Federalist #12) is one of them. Located in Three Oaks,… Continue reading Journeyman Not A King Rye Whiskey

Bone Bourbon Review

Bone Bourbon
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By Father John Rayls Rating: B+ Bone Spirits, distiller of Bone Bourbon, is located halfway between Austin TX and La Grange, TX, just off highway 71. Jeff Peace, owner and founder, grew up in Texas and was in a unique position in 2009 – 2010 to recognize the tremendous potential of a values driven distillery… Continue reading Bone Bourbon Review

Taconic Cabernet Cask Bourbon Review

Taconic Cabernet Cask Bourbon
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B- Taconic Distillery has come a long way since opening its doors and introducing its brand with a sourced bourbon. They got a relatively late start for a craft distillery in New York, and that matters more than in most parts of the U.S., because New York State is one of… Continue reading Taconic Cabernet Cask Bourbon Review

Journeyman Last Feather Rye Whiskey Review

Journeyman Last Feather Rye
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By Father John Rayls Rating: A- My first introduction to Journeyman Distillery was part of the first collaboration project between craft distilleries,  Four Kings Rye. This was somewhat interesting, but not enough to make me jump up and add it to my collection. One of the four contributors to Four Kings is Journeyman Distilling, located… Continue reading Journeyman Last Feather Rye Whiskey Review