Timber Creek Florida Reserve Bourbon Review

Timber Creek Reserve Florida Bourbon
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By Elizabeth Emmons Rating: B+ Timber Creek was founded in 2014 near Destin, FL, along Florida’s Emerald Coast (or the “Redneck Riviera,” as it is sometimes known). It was founded by Aaron Barnes and Camden Ford, neighbors who bonded over their love of beer and quality ingredients. Timber Creek uses a “gentle approach” with the… Continue reading Timber Creek Florida Reserve Bourbon Review

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Review (2017)

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2017
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By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Autumn is a happening season for American Whiskey, being the time of year when most of the eagerly awaited annual limited editions come out. Pappy Van Winkle headlines the season, with Buffalo Trace Antique Collection and Four Roses serving as co-features. Behind these are a slate of well-known, if not… Continue reading Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Review (2017)

Iowa Legendary Aged Rye Whiskey Review

Iowa Legendary Aged Rye
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By Father John Rayls Rating: B- Although my preference is to have my whiskey neat at room temperature and without anything added, not everyone else is after that same experience. Tastes are varied and, at times, totally opposite of mine. Not only are consumers subject to their biases and preferences, but producers are as well.… Continue reading Iowa Legendary Aged Rye Whiskey Review

Booker’s “Blue Knights” Bourbon Review

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By April Manning Rating: B- Booker’s Bourbon has released the second creation for 2017, and this particular installment honors a group that named legendary Beam Master Distiller Booker Noe an honorary member: the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club. This MC is a group of active and retired law enforcement officers that enjoy taking to the open… Continue reading Booker’s “Blue Knights” Bourbon Review

Nelson’s First 108 Green Label Tennessee Whiskey Review

Nelson's First 108 Green Label
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By Richard Thomas Rating: C When Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof made the popular cut for the Top Ten Single Barrel Bourbons last week, it renewed the classic bar debate of whether or not Jack Daniel’s is bourbon (nevermind that it made that list because our team, our outside experts and our own readers… Continue reading Nelson’s First 108 Green Label Tennessee Whiskey Review