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By Emma Briones Rating: B- Tomatin has recently launched a new limited edition range, inspired by nature elements that have been key to human evolution (wood, fire, earth, metal and water). These elements integral to whisky production as well, and that is why this Highlands distillery has decided to honor them. Tomatin’s new range is… Continue reading Tomatin Water Scotch Review
By Debbie Shocair Rating: B+ “Fred, Make sure they don’t mess with my Booker’s.” That was Booker Noe’s one request of his son, Fred, who would take over after his father, a sixth-generation master distiller, retired. Since taking over as the now seventh generation of master distillers at Jim Beam, Fred has faithfully released a… Continue reading Booker’s “Backyard BBQ” Bourbon Review (02-2018)
By Father John Rayls Rating: B Little is known about the provenance of this whisky. It’s labeled as a single malt, so it must have been sourced from a single distillery. Also, it’s known to have been “aged in American oak” and then given a “first-fill bourbon cask finish.” Who bottles it and what distillery… Continue reading King’s Falcon Single Malt Scotch Review
By Debbie Shocair Rating: B Down there in Bardstown, Kentucky, one of the newest associates of the Bourbon Trail is Lux Row Distillers, also the new home to the Rebel Yell family of Bourbons. The Rebel Yell brand was registered in 1936 and has, fairly recently, expanded to include an array flavored whiskies. At their… Continue reading Rebel Yell 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Review (2018)
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
