Tag: rye
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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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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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Elijah Craig Toasted Rye Scoresheet & Review
Whiskey and toasted barrels go hand-in-hand more than one might initially think. It’s not uncommon for casks to undergo both charring and toasting prior to being filled with new make. Yet the slight innovation to use a secondary vessel that emphasizes the toasting process for previously matured whiskey is a…
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Just the Sip: Thomas H. Handy 2022 Review
The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) is largely considered the peak American whiskey product line. Although the Van Winkle expressions (also from Buffalo Trace) are often considered more valuable, in part due to their rarity, BTAC is arguably more comprehensive and even desired in some circles. As with many bottles…
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Just the Sip: Little Book Chapter 7: In Retrospect Review
Blended whiskey is slowly gaining newfound respect. Once seen as little more than a whiskey and neutral grain spirit (NGS) combination—no doubt thanks to whiskey’s downturn roughly between the 60s to the 80s, blenders and distillers alike are fostering a new look for a once frowned upon category. Now if…
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Rye Whiskey Scoresheet & Review
“Adventurous” is one of the last words I’d use to describe Kentucky rye whiskey. Historically speaking, this style has clung closely to its bigger, corn-dominant sibling. The reason is simple: Kentucky ryes often utilize barely legal or just past barely legal rye mash bills, meaning the dominant grain is only…
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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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Pikesville Scoresheet & Review
Many long-time whiskey drinkers might remark that their spirit of choice simply isn’t made like it once was. The actual process itself isn’t far removed from years past, but the final products of today often taste different than their previous iterations. This is regardless of how much a given distillery…
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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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Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Cornerstone Scoresheet & Review
“Cornerstone” is an interesting name for a limited release from a distillery otherwise known for its everyday, budget-friendly bottles. One could easily argue it’s a name more befitting a core product that anyone can walk into a store and purchase, making it a foundational piece for the producing party. The…
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