Tag: scoresheet
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Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Scoresheet & Review
Experimental whiskey releases are rarely cheap. Whether we’re talking an NDP like Barrell finishing a blend of whiskeys in multiple casks or Buffalo Trace using a specific grain, taking a chance on an adventurous bottle is bound to leave a dent in your checking account. It’s to the point that…
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Evan Williams Bottled in Bond (2020) Scoresheet & Review
Bonded whiskey is an easy category to take for granted in the 21st century. As modern whiskey consumers continually demand transparency, the significance of the Bottled in Bond Act has seemingly become less relevant in the grand scheme. It’s a bit of a shame, considering this act was the first…
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Bottled in Bond Scoresheet & Review
Bourbon fans are always searching for the next big thing. This often manifests in jumping on certain bottles or trends, be it barrel finishes, high age statements, eye-catching blend components, or otherwise. Producers are acutely aware of this almost free-flowing desire and appear happy to oblige with corresponding products. Customers…
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Just the Sip: Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson C 2022 Release 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 more…
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Green River Wheated Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
The modern American whiskey scene is ripe with resurrected brand names, often complete with stories intended to entice new and established drinkers alike. After all, few things scream “bourbon” like tradition, legacy, history, and other classically marketable buzzwords. So when we look at Green River, it’s easy to be won…
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Just the Sip: Knob Creek Single Barrel r/bourbon Pick “Brown Sugar Bonanza” 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 more…
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Maker’s Mark 46 Scoresheet & Review
Popular distilleries with a narrow range of bottles can be a blessing when you review whiskey for a hobby and have a relatively limited budget. The same could also apply to whiskey-curious consumers since they only need to parse through a handful of bottles in order to land on a…
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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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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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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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Gunnar’s Wheated Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
Many whiskey fans are thirsty for more wheated bourbon options, especially at a budget-friendly price. Since Weller distribution is the epitome of a crapshoot, that effectively leaves Maker’s Mark and Larceny to lead the charge while other producers slowly creep into select markets. Kansas-based Gunnar’s Bourbon Company is one of…
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