Iowa Legendary White Rye Whiskey Review

The aged and unaged siblings from Iowa Legendary Rye
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By Father John Rayls Rating: B If you’ve ever listened to someone with passion trying to start a business, you’ve heard the tales of excitement, challenge and fulfillment. If you listened closely, you also heard the tales of fear, inadequacy and failure. Thomas Edison once said “I have not failed. I’ve found 10,000 ways that… Continue reading Iowa Legendary White Rye Whiskey Review

Old Forester Statesman Bourbon Review

Old Forester Statesman
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By Richard Thomas Rating:B+ Product placement of whiskey is nothing new, but it’s still rather novel to concoct a new product for such a purpose. Yet that is what was done not once, but twice for the recently released sequel to the spy parody/bro film Kingsman. In this film, the British spooks cross the Atlantic… Continue reading Old Forester Statesman Bourbon Review

Woodford Reserve Releases Master’s Collection 2017, A High Malt Bourbon

Woodford Reserve has announced the twelfth release of its limited edition Master’s Collection, Cherry Wood Smoked Barley, which will hit shelves this November. The new release marries the brand’s innovation with the industry’s historic roots by paying tribute to the craftsmanship and vision of past distillery industry leaders Oscar Pepper and James Crow. The Woodford… Continue reading Woodford Reserve Releases Master’s Collection 2017, A High Malt Bourbon

Bad Dog Bourbon Review

Bad Dog Bourbon
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By Debbie Shocair Rating: B If you ever want to get a sense of the passion that is behind America’s craft whiskey revolution, look no further than Dave and Shelly McGlothern’s Bad Dog Distillery in Arlington, Washington. And yes, there actually is a Bad Dog. His name is Hank, although I suspect he’s not really… Continue reading Bad Dog Bourbon Review

Templeton Rye 6 Year Old Whiskey Review

Templeton Rye 6 Year Old
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B Templeton Rye, the former poster boys for deceptive whiskey marketing, have been around long enough that they have been able to keep back some of MGP 95% rye stock for further aging. The result has been a 10 year old anniversary release last year (made using some “good stuff” they… Continue reading Templeton Rye 6 Year Old Whiskey Review