Tag: review
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Old Tub Bottled in Bond Scoresheet & Review
One doesn’t need to be deep in the bourbon saddle to see how much Jim Beam offers to budget-minded drinkers. Between White, Black, Double Oak, Repeal Batch, Bonded, Devil’s Cut, and more, there’s no shortage of options for people limited to the $20 range. So, what’s another bottle in the…
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Nikka Whisky from the Barrel Scoresheet & Review
Whisky has been going through a monumental boom lately and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight. Bourbon might be the current bustling star, but it’s far from alone in attracting new, potential fans. As whisky continues to expand, so too do its drinkers, eager to find new…
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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,…
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Shenk’s Homestead (2019) Scoresheet & Review
We all know the saying “the more you learn, the less you know.” The overall whiskey industry is no stranger to a wide array of categories and expressions. Like metal subgenres, it can quickly feel overwhelming. Sometimes people will namedrop expressions other than stuff from more established brands and I’ll…
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Blade & Bow Scoresheet & Review
One of the many ways whiskey companies look to compete is through unique production methods. These ideas frequently stem from other (often similar) industries. In the case of Stitzel-Weller’s Blade & Bow bourbon, that idea is Solera aging. The gist of this method is, to quote their site-provided video, “older…
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Rock Hill Farms Scoresheet & Review
Buffalo Trace. Just those two words will immediately draw words of passion (both positive and negative) from all corners of the bourbon community. The reasons for this are numerous and better served for discussion in a separate blog post. In short, Buffalo Trace are widely celebrated and recommended to anyone…
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Angel’s Envy Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
The whiskey industry has no shortage of contentious topics. Is Jack Daniel’s bourbon? Do age statements matter (and if so, how much)? Does non-chill filtration even matter? The list goes on. One of the bigger topics that draws divisiveness from whiskey enthusiasts is finished whiskey. For those who don’t know,…
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Old vs. New: Wild Turkey Longbranch Scoresheet & Review
One of the most common attitudes voiced by people who make or drink bourbon (or both) is how bourbon is meant to be a celebration of sorts, a way for people to come together and enjoy life. Put another way, it’s less about the whiskey and more about the people…
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed Scoresheet & Review
Today is Thanksgiving, the obligatory Wild Turkey day, which means now is as good a time as any to talk about one of my favorite bourbons when I began my whiskey journey in earnest two years ago: Rare Breed. If you’re like me, you grew up regarding Wild Turkey with…
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Evan Williams Black Label Scoresheet & Review
Evan Williams is a budget-friendly brand produced by Heaven Hill. They’re impossible to miss on shelves and, as a result of their price, availability, and place on shelves, undoubtedly see a fair share of upturned noses. After all, when the label and bottle design is strikingly similar to Jack Daniel’s…
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Suntory Whisky Toki Scoresheet & Review
Japanese whisky has a bit of a barrier to entry. Like scotch, many expressions are on the costly side. Unlike scotch, however, Japanese whisky doesn’t have the benefit of robust stock and variety (yet). Case in point: My favorite local liquor store recently got Hibiki Harmony, which costs $87.99. This…
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Old vs. New: Woodford Reserve Scoresheet & Review
Little changes can really add up. Woodford Reserve was the first bourbon I made a scoresheet for, which is fairly appropriate given how I found out about them. Before getting into whiskey, I remember looking through my parents’ cabinet and finding a slightly bulbous glass with the Woodford Reserve logo…
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