Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon Review

Russell's Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon
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By Father John Rayls Rating: B+ This is another of the many whiskey products stewarded by Wild Turkey’s de facto Master Distiller emeritus Jimmy Russell. Along with his son Eddie Russell, lead Master Distiller since 2015, the father and son have more than 90 years experience crafting whiskey. Apparently, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon… Continue reading Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon Review

Method And Madness Single Grain Irish Whiskey Review

Method And Madness Irish Single Grain
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By Emma Briones Rating: B Irish Distillers has unveiled a new range of experimental whiskeys, designed to “push the boundaries of Irish whiskey.” The new range is called Method and Madness, and aims to harness the creativity of Midleton’s whiskey masters through the fresh talent of its apprentices. Thus, the new range of whiskies is… Continue reading Method And Madness Single Grain Irish Whiskey Review

Hudson Maple Cask Rye Whiskey Review

Hudson Maple Cask Rye
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By Richard Thomas Rating:B- A pioneer of New York State craft distilling, Tuthilltown and the brand it founded, Hudson (the brand is owned by William Grant & Sons, the whiskey still supplied by Tuthilltown), are now coming up on the 10th anniversary of the change in state law that opened the door to craft distilling… Continue reading Hudson Maple Cask Rye Whiskey Review

Minor Case Rye Whiskey Review

Minor Case Straight Rye
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By Father John Rayls Rating: B+ Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey is named after one of the Beams, that near-ubiquitous Kentucky Bourbon clan, in this instance the grandfather of Limestone Branch’s Steve and Paul Beam. These two modern day Beams opened Limestone Branch Distillery in 2011 in Lebanon, Kentucky, near where their grandfather, Minor Case… Continue reading Minor Case Rye Whiskey Review

Firestone & Roberston TX Blended Whiskey Review

Firestone & Robertson TX Blended Whiskey
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B In the United States, the words “blended whiskey” are usually associated with cheap rotgut. To cite just one particularly infamous example, Four Roses went from a popular Bourbon to an unpopular American blend before being revived into what is now a popular Bourbon again. Many Canadian whiskies have a dubious… Continue reading Firestone & Roberston TX Blended Whiskey Review