Tag: 1792

  • Early Times Bottled in Bond (2024) Scoresheet & Review

    Early Times Bottled in Bond (2024) Scoresheet & Review

    The past and present history of Early Times might be one of the most jarring yet emblematic in American whiskey. Going from the most popular Kentucky bourbon of the 1950s to a line seemingly caught in flux during its latest exchange of hands, Early Times Bottled in Bond has seen…

  • Thomas S. Moore Cabernet Sauvignon Finish Scoresheet & Review

    Thomas S. Moore Cabernet Sauvignon Finish Scoresheet & Review

    Barton 1792 gets around more than one might think. On top of the in-house 1792 line, their whiskey is used for the likes of Very Old Barton, Sam Houston, Calumet Farm, Goodwood, and perhaps most recently, Thomas S. Moore. The name is taken from a pioneer who, in 1889, built…

  • 1792 Aged Twelve Years

    1792 Aged Twelve Years

    Barton 1792 might be one of the most difficult distilleries for me to come to a final verdict on. The readily available 1792 Small Batch has long been one of my personal favorites, and the Barton-sourced Calumet Farm 10-Year I tried over a year ago was one of the most…

  • 1792 Small Batch Scoresheet & Review

    1792 Small Batch Scoresheet & Review

    When the topic of sourcing whiskey is brought up, three companies instantly spring to my mind: MGP, George Dickel, and Barton 1792. A little time and research are all you need understand how ubiquitous these three are. In the case of Barton 1792, brands like Sam Houston, Calumet Farm, and…

  • Ten High Scoresheet & Review

    Ten High Scoresheet & Review

    Confession time: I have a problem. Like many of you, I enjoy drinking whiskey. There’s so much to drink out there, but I’m just one guy with limitations, like anyone else. I love whiskey…it doesn’t always love me. I thrive on trying as many new expressions as possible, which has…

  • Black Ridge Bourbon Scoresheet & Review

    Black Ridge Bourbon Scoresheet & Review

    Whiskey is a confusing market. With several brands, categories, expression styles, and production methods available, the field can be daunting even for those who keep up with new releases and developments. Of little aide to this are store-exclusive brands, with Total Wine having a fair share across every spirit category.…

  • Calumet Farm 10-Year Single Rack Black Scoresheet & Review

    Calumet Farm 10-Year Single Rack Black Scoresheet & Review

    Whiskey has recently gotten big. Like, real big. This is especially so for bourbon, which is going through a boom that seems to have no end in sight. One of the least surprising results of this explosion in popularity is the rise of new brands. It’s to the point that,…