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Just the Sip: Wilderness Trail 7-Year Bottled in Bond Rye Review
Wilderness Trail co-founder Pat Heist (aka “Dr. Pat”) is known for being partial to wheated bourbon. Likewise, when I visited the distillery in 2021, I was most won over by their wheated bourbon, which remains a personal favorite. However, arguably the most celebrated whiskeys produced by the Danville-based brand are…
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Balcones Lineage Scoresheet & Review
Most people associate the term “single malt” with scotch. This is largely a testament to Scotland’s history producing spirits. Although several countries have their own take on malt whisky, namely those produced at a single distillery, they have neither the reach nor widespread recognition of scotch. This doesn’t mean producers…
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A Midwinter Night’s Dram (Act 10, Scene 4) Scoresheet & Review
Many recent whiskey fans probably know High West as a pioneer of modern American craft distilleries. Considering their tenure and current production volume, however, labeling this Utah brand as “craft” feels a bit disingenuous. Take their pinnacle, recurring release, for example: A Midwinter Night’s Dram, which had a yield of…
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Just the Sip: Wilderness Trail It’s Bourbon Night Wheated Bourbon Pick (“Wheat Science”) Review
Just the Sip reviews are a more simplified version of the existing scoresheet format with the goal of reviewing more spirits, such as samples, barrel picks, and others that may be more difficult to do full reviews on. Both scoresheet and review formats will exist and be regularly posted. Learn…
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W.B. Saffell (Batch 1) Scoresheet & Review
Bourbon is largely in an influx state. Something new pops up damn near every day, be it some juicy news or a press release for a shiny new bottle spotted on the TTB. It’s to the point that a slow week in whiskey is something of a relief for the…
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Jack Daniel’s 12-Year (Batch 1) Scoresheet & Review
Jack Daniel’s is on an absolute tear with new releases, both core bottlings and limited expressions. Since 2020, they’ve released a legendary Heritage series barrel proof rye, a shelfer version of the same rye, a twice-barreled rye, two iterations of the high-proof (often hazmat) Coy Hill, three bonded whiskeys, a…
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Jack Daniel’s 10-Year (Batch 2) Scoresheet & Review
When I started drinking, I couldn’t help but be surprised and confused by Jack Daniel’s popularity. This was when my only exposure to them was through Old Number 7 and Gentleman Jack, two painfully plain products. I didn’t understand the appeal of those expressions then and I barely understand it…
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Maker’s Mark 2023 Wood Finishing Series (BEP) Scoresheet & Review
Maker’s Mark needs no introduction to the ever-expanding bourbon community. They’ve long established a foothold as a distillery that excels in making a wheated bourbon the way they want. For a time, this meant sticking with the same whisky, shifting gears only to offer it at varying proof points. Then…
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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Inlet Harbour Pick Scoresheet & Review
Russell’s Reserve picks are basically favorites for Wild Turkey enthusiasts. While it’s tough to deny how much of a measuring stick Wild Turkey 101 is, as well as the older and higher proof Rare Breed, Russell’s picks are still the best way people can explore different rickhouses from the Kentucky…
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Deanston 14-Year Organic Scoresheet & Review
In a vast sea of established Scottish distilleries, Deanston is relatively unique. Named after the Stirling village, the Highland distillery began as a cotton mill in the late 18th century until shutting down in the mid-1960s. This was around the time blender and broker Brodie Hepburn bought and converted the…
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Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Scoresheet & Review
Jack Daniel’s is an incredibly easy target. As with most huge industry names, their success all but invites criticism. Sometimes it’s warranted; other times, you can’t help shaking your head in response to the perpetrating party. Regardless, most of us have a certain image or association in mind when regarding…
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Michter’s Toasted Barrel Strength Rye (2020) Scoresheet & Review
I consider myself a pretty big Michter’s fan. Although their lineup is tragically lopsided in favor of limited releases — many of which are aggressively priced, I usually gravitate toward their profiles. The last few times I covered Michter’s were fairly positive, with the standard US1 bourbon leaving a surprisingly…
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