Author: Xenoraiser
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Old Forester 1920 Scoresheet & Review
Old Forester’s Whisky Row line is nothing if not homage-filled. Introduced in 2014, the series includes four bottles that offer consumers a more upscale (but still available and affordable) way to enjoy Old Forester bourbon. Each expression takes its identify from a key year in Brown-Forman’s brand history and, in…
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Knob Creek Single Barrel 9-Year Scoresheet & Review
Single barrels are all the rage these days. Much of this is thanks to the prominence of barrel picks selected by everyone from local and online groups to independent stores, retail chains, and online outlets. Even before these selections exploded in popularity, the rule of thumb was to grab one…
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Michter’s US1 Small Batch Scoresheet & Review
Present-day bourbon has effectively flipped from where it was 10 or so years ago. Boastful age statements, modest pricing, and high availability once defined the unassuming landscape. Now? The scene has exploded with NDPs, cask finishes, ballooning prices, and limited releases. In many ways, Michter’s portfolio feels like a microcosm…
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Maker’s Mark 2022 Wood Finishing Series (BRT-01) Scoresheet & Review
2021 was the year I visited Kentucky for the first time—I probably don’t need to tell you what I did. During that trip, I visited almost a dozen distilleries. Since the state welcomes many people throughout the globe, there was no shortage of inquiries throughout the tours and tastings. Of…
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Weller Antique 107 Scoresheet & Review
One of the most common sentiments modern whiskey fans share is the desire to explore. This may apply a specific category (such as bourbon), multiple categories, or just spirits in general. Regardless, each individual likely has a comfort zone they return to time and again. Anyone who knows me knows…
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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Scoresheet & Review
The Russell’s Reserve name has become a force to be reckoned with in the past couple of years. Much of this is thanks to the 13-Year and Single Rickhouse LEs being introduced, both contributing an increased degree of interest in the brand. It’s been a long time coming, too, as…
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Woodford Reserve Rye Scoresheet & Review
I’m still wrestling with the fact that the Woodford Reserve name isn’t even 30 years old. To be fair, I have only seven years on them myself (the brand came to be in 1996), but in that time they’ve become one of bourbon’s most ubiquitous faces. Nearly any liquor store…
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Chattanooga Port Cask Scoresheet & Review
Few names in whiskey seem to spark a balance between fun and quality quite like Chattanooga Whiskey. 2022 was the distillery’s tenth year of operation, which was commemorated with a graciously priced LE. Nice as that release was, the Tennessee producer elicited raised eyebrows in other ways, including the introduction…
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Nashville Barrel Company 8-Year Rye (Inlet Harbour Pick) Scoresheet & Review
Chances are good that you’ve at least heard of Nashville Barrel Company. Although new brands are essentially old news these days, Nashville Barrel Company is quite young for the presence and reputation they’ve garnered. Founded in 2018 by Mike Hinds and James Davenport, they sought to create a brand rooted…
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Bulleit Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
Discussing the Bulleit name can feel like walking into a foggy field with randomly placed landmines. Whether due to controversy surrounding Thomas E. Bulleit, the mere association with its parent company (see: Eboni Major, Redemption), or the gossip surrounding its current bourbon source, there’s no shortage of head-scratching to find…
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Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength Scoresheet & Review
Maker’s Mark frequently finds its way into my collection. Their core lineup is available, affordable, and of competent quality, yet they’re hardly in rarefied company these days. Much of the interest surrounding Maker’s Mark from present-day whisky lovers can be traced back to the introduction of Maker’s Mark 46. The…
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Sazerac Rye Liquor Barn 2021 Pick Scoresheet & Review
When many of us hear the word “Sazerac,” it’s usually regarding Buffalo Trace (and possibly 1792 or Fireball) and, more specifically, their parent company. One could be forgiven for forgetting that the spirits giant owes its name to the cocktail, not the other way around. The reputation stemming from this…
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