Tag: alcohol
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Knob Creek 12-Year Scoresheet & Review
Jim Beam may have the most confusing pricing structure of any whiskey producer. The first expression that comes to mind is Booker’s, a batched and unfiltered barrel proof bourbon aged 6-7 years with a current starting price of $90. Meanwhile, Knob Creek Single Barrel is aged at least 9 years—with…
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Barrell Bourbon Batch 025 Scoresheet & Review
Barrell Craft Spirits is one of those brands that gives off a rather distinct aura. Visit their website and you’ll find a succinct statement from founder Joe Beatrice regarding their vision. Long story short, distillation takes a backseat in favor of blending and bottling cask strength spirits based on consumer…
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Noah’s Mill Scoresheet & Review
The first time I noticed Noah’s Mill on the shelf, it struck me as something potentially elegant with an appropriate price tag to boot. The choice of bottle and label design feels like a crossover between quality wine and whiskey bottles, simultaneously feeling unique and comfortably rustic. But as stated…
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Nulu Single Barrel (Total Wine Pick) Scoresheet & Review
Nulu is just one of the latest in an ocean of small brands to have gained some traction in whiskey communities. The name is in reference to an alias for Louisville’s East Market District, blending “New” and “Louisville” together. Prohibition Craft Spirits (PCS), the distillery behind Nulu, are six years…
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Black Maple Hill Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
Some folks see Black Maple Hill as a brand name that seriously fell from grace. The Whiskey Wash has a fantastic post about the brand’s history, but the short version is that it went from highly sought-after whiskey aged into the double-digits allegedly sourced from Stitzel-Weller to roughly 5-year Oregon-sourced…
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Maker’s Mark 2019 Wood Finishing Series (RC6) Scoresheet & Review
These days it’s easy to take for granted the number of options when it comes to whiskey. More specifically, the sheer volume of choices one has when considering traditional whiskey and finished whiskey has become downright overwhelming. Maker’s Mark is just one example of this. Where they were previously known…
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Rowan’s Creek Scoresheet & Review
Willett isn’t a distillery I’ve had copious exposure to. They’ve certainly been on my radar with the deceptively effective label for Noah’s Mill and Willett Pot Still’s undeniably striking bottle design. However, I simply never pulled the trigger on any of their bottles, typically favoring the purchase of something more…reputable.…
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Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Cask 8-Year Rye Scoresheet & Review
Going from a casual whiskey fan to something of a hobbyist has certainly impacted my perspective and spending habits. Where I previously considered $30 a big spend for a bottle of whiskey, I’ve now shelled out more than I care to admit on certain bottles. Sometimes those pricier bottles can…
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Hudson Baby Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
Morbid curiosity is a funny thing. People will often trash talk the same thing over time, with comments to the effect of “it’s so bad,” “wow that’s awful,” and “what an abomination.” And for some of us, instead of thinking “now I know what to avoid,” we end up thinking,…
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Goodwood Stout Barrel Finish Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
Every now and then we all stumble upon something that makes us go “what the hell happened here?” This occurred with me just the other night while looking through my growing collection of samples, deciding which one I’d sit down and analyze. Goodwood Stout Barrel Finish bourbon ended up piquing…
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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…
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Hirsch Small Batch Reserve Scoresheet & Review
What’s in a name? That’s just one of the numerous questions more discerning whiskey drinkers ask at one point or another. After all, a considerable chunk of whiskey brands out there are named after actual people: Jim Beam, Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Jefferson’s, etc. I used to consider naming a…
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