Tag: B+
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Sagamore Spirit 9-Year Scoresheet & Review
Sagamore has been on a bit of a tear lately. Although their Double Oak rye whiskey left me with lukewarm first impressions, everything non-finished so far has been right up my alley. Between the 8-Year Reserve Series release and Bottled in Bond (actually aged 7 years), the latter of which…
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Sagamore Bottled in Bond 7-Year Scoresheet & Review
Becoming a hobbyist often carries the risk of eventual cynicism. For example, I’ve been into whiskey since 2018, and I’d be insincere to say that I’ve risen above all jaded thoughts or feelings. It’s an unfortunate yet inevitable reality for many of us, especially when it comes to distilled spirits,…
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Just the Sip: Found North Batch 001 Review
I’ve been sitting on a pair of Found North samples for some time now. When I decided it was time to finally sit down and give the brand its just due, I knew I’d prefer to start with a full-fledged review if I could help it. This is why my…
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Just the Sip: Hardin’s Creek Jacob’s Well 184-Month Review
Few legacy bourbon producers are as prolific as Jim Beam, particularly when it comes to introducing new product SKUs to the market. Although some brands receive more attention than others, Jim Beam rarely misses an opportunity to fill shelves with bottles—even if temporarily. One of these brands seems poised to…
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Little Book Chapter 3: The Road Home Scoresheet & Review
If you asked me for my three favorite bourbon distilleries, I’d instantly respond with Wild Turkey and Four Roses for my top two. The third spot I might deliberate, but without putting too much thought into it, I’d likely give Jim Beam the bronze medal. Part of me is surprised…
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Just the Sip: Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Review
Maker’s Mark surprised many whiskey fans in 2023 with the introduction of Cellar Aged, an annual, age-stated brand extension. This inaugural release featured the distillery’s most mature barrels released to the public, comprised of 11- and 12-year barrels. For the most part, people reacted with excitement, but that’s not to…
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Just the Sip: Bomberger’s Declaration 2025 Review
One of the nice things about narrowing down the brands you like is that satisfaction (if not enthusiasm) comes more naturally while sitting with their products. Many bourbon drinkers, particularly those who got into it around the pandemic, know what profiles they gravitate towards. Whether they reached this point through…
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Just the Sip: Shenk’s Homestead 2025 Review
Michter’s has hit something of a stride over the past few years. The core US1 range—and supposedly the recent Legacy Series bottles—have transitioned from sourced to in-house distillation, although the labels have yet to reflect that. Both the 10-Year bourbon and rye earn consistently high marks while the barrel strength…
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Sagamore Spirit 8-Year Scoresheet & Review
Rye whiskey is slowly coming into a revitalization, undoubtedly aided by the ongoing (if recently stagnating) popularity of bourbon. Many bourbon drinkers looking to expand their tastes beyond the corn-dominant spirit dabble with rye whiskey, likely because several bourbon distilleries produce ryes of similar quality. This is one reason that…
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Dewar’s Double Double 21-Year Oloroso Scoresheet & Review
I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that most non-casual scotch fans don’t give Dewar’s much time nor thought. They’re incredibly popular, thanks in no small part to their NAS minimum viable product, which makes dismissing them that much easier. There are certainly other reasons for people…
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Just the Sip: Booker’s 2022-02 “Lumberyard Batch” Review
Is it better or worse for a brand to be set in its ways? I ponder this question whenever on the topic of Booker’s. Other than its release schedule (going from six to four times per year, except 2020) and typical age statement (six to eight years), the Booker’s brand…
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Russell’s Reserve 10-Year (LL/ME) Scoresheet & Review
Here’s a little peek behind the scenes of my blog: Russell’s Reserve 10-Year bourbon is by far my most popular review, and by a significant margin. As of writing, it has around 23K views. The next highest individual review? Four Roses Single Barrel with roughly 12K. I’ve occasionally pondered why…
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