Tag: sourced whiskey
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Blue Note Crossroads (2021) Scoresheet & Review
Finished whiskey has all but exploded in popularity since the mid-2010s, particularly in American whiskey. Where bourbon finishes were largely resigned to toasted, French oak, and double barrel variations, we now see the likes of rum, sherry, port, amburana, calvados, fig nectar, and several more. Some brands lean into cask…
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Penelope Four Grain Scoresheet & Review
Most of us know the experience of getting used to an entry-level item, transitioning to something upscale, and then struggling to go back. Whether we’re talking 480p to 1080p resolution, 30 to 60 frames per second, or low-proof whiskey versus barrel proof offerings, it’s often difficult to readjust after enjoying…
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Blue Note r/bourbon Pick “Blackberry Sparkler” Scoresheet & Review
Blue Note is an amusingly and appropriately named brand, given its base of operations. The actual distillery is DSP-TN-21021 which, despite only being licensed in 2014, is still the oldest distillery license in Memphis, TN. B.R. Distilling began operations in 2018 by sourcing barrels from a variety of producers, ranging…
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George Dickel Rye Scoresheet & Review
Theoretically, George Dickel Rye is the perfect product to throw people off. Many consumers associate the Tullahoma distillery with its Tennessee whisky (bourbon), which has a reputation for tasting a certain way. It’s to the point that whenever people see a bottle of sourced whiskey that says, “Distilled in Tennessee,”…
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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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Pursuit United Rye Scoresheet & Review
Bourbon Pursuit is one of the most established names in contemporary bourbon journalism. Hosted by Kenny Coleman, Ryan Cecil, and Fred Minnick, Bourbon Pursuit is the self-proclaimed “official podcast of bourbon”. They provide weekly episodes every Thursday, including Whiskey Quickie reviews on Tuesdays and recent news on Fridays through This…
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Nashville Barrel Company 8-Year Rye (Inlet Harbour Pick) Scoresheet & Review
Chances are good that you’ve at least heard of Nashville Barrel Company. Although new brands are essentially old news these days, Nashville Barrel Company is quite young for the presence and reputation they’ve garnered. Founded in 2018 by Mike Hinds and James Davenport, they sought to create a brand rooted…
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Bulleit Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
Discussing the Bulleit name can feel like walking into a foggy field with randomly placed landmines. Whether due to controversy surrounding Thomas E. Bulleit, the mere association with its parent company (see: Eboni Major, Redemption), or the gossip surrounding its current bourbon source, there’s no shortage of head-scratching to find…
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Old Elk Wheat Whiskey Wyoming Package Pick Scoresheet & Review
Anyone who knows me knows that I fully endorse the introduction of more wheated products. Forget wacky finishes and old corn whiskey, I want more brands to embrace a frankly underutilized grain. Wheated bourbons are already a hot mess at best when it comes to selection, a mess that becomes…
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Good Old Times Cigar Blend Scoresheet & Review
Good Times is a brand I had absolutely no intention of adding to my review portfolio. The name is a bit on the obscure side, to the point I’m sure some observers have thought “oh, they meant Early Times.” But Good Times is something else. No, really, even the producing…
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Hinch 10-Year Sherry Cask Finish Scoresheet & Review
The potential to find whiskey brands we’re unfamiliar with has reached staggering heights. If shopping a big box store like Total Wine or Liquor Barn doesn’t demonstrate this, then a quick glance at Comingwhiskey will. One could compare a liquor store to a library, given the sheer volume of bottles…
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Old Elk “Cosmic Wheat” r/bourbon Pick Scoresheet & Review
The top-level team at Old Elk come from an intriguing combination of backgrounds. Founder Curt Richardson and CEO Luis Gonzalez both worked at Otter Products beforehand, the former being the mind behind OtterBox itself. Master Distiller Greg Metze (whose name accompanies every Old Elk bottle) came from a 38-year career…
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