I’m still wrestling with the fact that the Woodford Reserve name isn’t even 30 years old. To be fair, I … More
Tag: straight rye
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 … More
Sazerac Rye Liquor Barn 2021 Pick Scoresheet & Review
When many of us hear the word “Sazerac,” it’s usually regarding Buffalo Trace (and possibly 1792 or Fireball) and, more … More
Elijah Craig Rye Scoresheet & Review
The introduction of Elijah Craig Rye in early 2020 felt equally odd and appropriate. Odd when compared to its peers, … More
High West Double Rye! Scoresheet & Review
High West’s story as a whiskey producer elicits a wide spectrum of reactions. Intrigue, surprise, endearment, disappointment, confusion, the list … More
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Scoresheet & Review
It’s nigh impossible to be a part of the American whiskey zeitgeist and not be exposed to double oaked bourbon. … More
Wheeler’s Raid Toasted Honey Rye Elixir Spirits Pick Scoresheet & Review
American history holds no shortage of interesting stories. This reality isn’t lost on whiskey producers, as entire brands and individual … More
Castle & Key Restoration Rye 2021 Batch 1 Scoresheet & Review
American whiskey has no shortage of great stories. It’s to the point that any brand worth their salt has a … More
Willett Family Estate Rye Scoresheet & Review
Willett has always been a tricky distillery for me to pin down. A host of people hold the brand in … More
Driftless Glen Single Barrel Rye Scoresheet & Review
Craft and otherwise newer whiskey producers are going through something of a transformation. Where these fresh faces were previously dismissed … More
Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye (2021) Scoresheet & Review
I have a soft spot for Michter’s. I thoroughly enjoyed their standard bourbon and rye when first exploring whiskey, particularly … More
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye Scoresheet & Review
These days it’s easy to find praise being sung for Wild Turkey, particularly following the inaugural release of Russell’s Reserve … More
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