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Bowman Brothers Small Batch Scoresheet & Review
Bowman is arguably one of the better kept secrets in bourbon. Based out of Fredericksburg, VA, the A. Smith Bowman Distillery plays host to a number of spirits, including vodka, gin, rum, and whiskey. The brand takes its name from four militia officers (John, Abraham, Joseph, and Isaac) in the…
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Willett Family Estate Rye Scoresheet & Review
Willett has always been a tricky distillery for me to pin down. A host of people hold the brand in particularly high regards, largely thanks to their purple-top (Family Estate Bottled) bourbon. These coveted bottles can occasionally push the 30-year mark, but tend to land between 4 and 12 years…
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Old Forester 100 Scoresheet & Review
Divisive opinions are nothing new to the overarching whisky community. It’s just one of many factors that makes sharing and discussing whisky both interesting and enjoyable. Yet if I had to identify one distillery that splits thoughts more than any other, Old Forester would certainly be a frontrunner. This primarily…
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Russell’s Reserve 10-Year Scoresheet & Review
Stop me if you’ve heard this one: I’ve always wanted to try [insert bottle name], but just never got around to it. Bourbon’s ongoing popularity continues to grant an overwhelming amount of selection to shoppers, both at the liquor store and online. All these options make likelihood of exploring as…
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New Riff Single Barrel Rye Scoresheet & Review
New Riff is a brand I always meant to explore early into my whiskey journey, but I put them off in favor of other brands and expressions. This has only been amplified in the past 3-5 years. Not only are new names popping up left and right, but they’re often…
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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye Scoresheet & Review
Jack Daniel’s doesn’t exactly have a tenured history when it comes to rye whiskey. In fact, I’d venture to guess that most folks don’t even realize the Tennessee distilling giant produces it. The overwhelming popularity of last year’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye hasn’t necessarily translated to growing interest in…
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Powers Gold Label Scoresheet & Review
As far as widely recognized categories of whiskey go, I’d say Irish remains one of the least recognized. Part of the reason is that most casual drinkers see Irish whiskey and simply think “whiskey made in Ireland.” Yet as with many things in whiskey, it’s not so cut and dry.…
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Chattanooga Whiskey 91 Scoresheet & Review
Chattanooga Whiskey has one of the best backstories in recent memory. Named after the city where over 30 distilleries once operated, Chattanooga (the city) traces its roots back to 1816 when Cherokee Chief John Ross established a trading post on the Tennessee River. Then 1909 rolled around and Tennessee saw…
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Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition Scoresheet & Review
Using secondary casks to “finish” a product is the perfect example of an idea that started as something novel and quickly exploded into its own flimsily defined subspace. It wasn’t long ago that toasted bourbons and beer barrel finishes were considered new and innovative, but are slowly treading “been there,…
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Knob Creek Straight Rye Scoresheet & Review
Knob Creek as a brand is often hard to go wrong with. Want a bourbon that’s available, affordable, versatile, and high quality? The standard Small Batch has you covered. Want the same aspects but with stronger flavors, variety from bottle to bottle, and a reasonable bump in price? Look no…
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Spirits of the Apocalypse Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
Sponsorships have a way of making things feel disingenuous. Whether it’s Linus Tech Tips’ cheeky segue ways or specially branded booze bottles, eye-rolling is bound to ensue. Diageo are no stranger to this with their Game of Thrones scotch lineup, Lagavulin Offerman Edition, and Walking Dead bourbon, otherwise known as…
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Maker’s Mark Cask Strength (Batch 20-03) Scoresheet & Review
Maker’s Mark isn’t a brand I normally associate with high-value products. Many of my peers even consider the entry-level bourbon to be a more premium offering than other, similarly priced expressions. Branding certainly plays a part, which only goes even further if you visit the distillery in Loretto. Maker’s Mark…
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