Black Button & O’Begley’s Collaboration Whiskey Review

Black Button & O'Begley Collaboration Whiskey
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By Father John Rayls Rating: B I have before me a full, 750 ml bottle of Collaboration Whiskey (2016), Batch #1, 84 Proof, and that it is a full bottle is a bit of surprise in that it is a very limited release of only 642 bottles. It is a combination of bottles of Black… Continue reading Black Button & O’Begley’s Collaboration Whiskey Review

Michter’s 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Review (2015)

Michter's 10 year Old Single Barrel Bourbon
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By Richard Thomas Rating: A This is an odd year for Michter’s 10 Year Old Bourbon, an annual limited release that sits in that odd, happy place for such a thing by actually being within reach for many enthusiasts. As a case in point, the 2015 edition was released four months ago, and is still… Continue reading Michter’s 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Review (2015)

Colonel E.H. Taylor Seasoned Wood Bourbon Review

Colonel E.H. Taylor Seasoned Wood Bourbon
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By Debbie Shocair Rating: B+ It’s only fair to confess right off the bat that I am a fan of Col. Taylor, in all his varied bottled incarnations. I was exceptionally excited about this one because, well, it’s a unusual concept. This eighth expression of the Col. E.H. Taylor Bourbon from the fine folks at… Continue reading Colonel E.H. Taylor Seasoned Wood Bourbon Review

Anderson Valley Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrel Stout Review

Anderson Valley Wild Turkey Barrel Aged Stout
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By April Manning Rating: B Anderson Valley Brewing was founded in 1987, and is located in the bucolic Anderson Valley region of Mendocino County, California. They began as a humble 10-barrel brew house in the basement of their original brewpub, The Buckhorn Saloon. Then they were one of only 20 craft breweries in the United… Continue reading Anderson Valley Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrel Stout Review

Kerrygold Irish Cheddar With Whiskey Review

Kerrygold's Irish Whiskey Cheese
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B When it comes to whiskey food products, one expects anything from a big company to have a minimum of actual alcohol in it, and that defeats the whole point. Take your typical whiskey-infused barbecue sauce, with less than 1% whiskey content in the sauce just ought not to have bothered.… Continue reading Kerrygold Irish Cheddar With Whiskey Review