Today, Four Roses Distillery announced the launch of its 2022 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon on September 17. The release will be the 15th in its series of limited–quantity special bottlings. Non–chill filtered and bottled at 109 proof, the 2022 Limited Edition Small Batch features four different hand–selected recipes aged 14 to 20 years. These… Continue reading The 411 On Four Roses Small Batch LE 2022
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Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 2 Bourbon Review
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B- Started last year, the Wyoming Whiskey National Parks series embodies the distillery’s partnership with the National Parks Foundation, the official charity of the National Parks Service. Given that they are situated out in Big Sky Country, it’s only fitting that the first two installments in the series are named for… Continue reading Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 2 Bourbon Review
Booker’s Second Batch For 2022 In Circulation, Continues Older Trend
Booker’s second round for this year is entering circulation, dubbed “The Lumberyard Batch.” This title directs attention to what Booker Noe was doing prior to entering the bourbon trade: working in a lumberyard. This continues a trend this year of Booker’s batches being older than has been the case in recent years. From its origins… Continue reading Booker’s Second Batch For 2022 In Circulation, Continues Older Trend
Booker’s “Ronnie’s Batch” Bourbon Review (2022-01)
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ This morning I received word that the second 2022 batch of Booker’s was on it’s way, so it is a good thing I was already intending to write this review of the year’s first batch! This one is called “Ronnie’s Batch,” for a 40 year veteran of Jim Beam who… Continue reading Booker’s “Ronnie’s Batch” Bourbon Review (2022-01)
Broken Barrel California Oak Bourbon Review
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B- As I have been working through the Broken Barrel line-up for The Whiskey Reviewer bit by bit these last months, only a brief recap of who these folks are is necessary. Drawing on sourced whiskey made in Owensboro, Kentucky, Broken Barrel then adapts stave bits from other casks (ex-bourbon barrels,… Continue reading Broken Barrel California Oak Bourbon Review