Tag: whiskey
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Maker’s Mark Private Selection “Sweet Bourbon Dreams” Scoresheet & Review
It’s no secret that I’m a Maker’s Mark fan. Even when the brand frustrates me, they still find a way to win me over, whether with a stellar new product or a cute ambassador gift in time for the holidays. Being a reliable, available, affordable producer of solid wheated bourbon…
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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Inlet Harbour Pick Scoresheet & Review
Russell’s Reserve picks are basically favorites for Wild Turkey enthusiasts. While it’s tough to deny how much of a measuring stick Wild Turkey 101 is, as well as the older and higher proof Rare Breed, Russell’s picks are still the best way people can explore different rickhouses from the Kentucky…
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Deanston 14-Year Organic Scoresheet & Review
In a vast sea of established Scottish distilleries, Deanston is relatively unique. Named after the Stirling village, the Highland distillery began as a cotton mill in the late 18th century until shutting down in the mid-1960s. This was around the time blender and broker Brodie Hepburn bought and converted the…
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Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Scoresheet & Review
Jack Daniel’s is an incredibly easy target. As with most huge industry names, their success all but invites criticism. Sometimes it’s warranted; other times, you can’t help shaking your head in response to the perpetrating party. Regardless, most of us have a certain image or association in mind when regarding…
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Old Overholt 114 Scoresheet & Review
Beam Suntory’s general reluctance to do much of anything with their three “The Olds” brands is one of the more puzzling realities for whiskey enthusiasts. Of the trio, Old Overholt has technically received the most attention from the parent company, but even it exists in the shadow of the brand’s…
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Wilderness Trail Single Barrel Rye Scoresheet & Review
When news broke that Campari was acquiring Wilderness Trail for a healthy $420 million (plus another $180 million for complete ownership by 2031), it sent quite a ripple through the industry. The combination is curious, given that Campari isn’t known for its robust whiskey portfolio, and Wilderness Trail is helping…
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Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Scoresheet & Review
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit has had a couple of interesting moments in an otherwise mostly uneventful journey thus far. The product launched in 1994, sporting a somewhat divisive fantail bottle design. Many consider Kentucky Spirit the second single barrel bourbon from a big-name distillery after Blanton’s from Buffalo Trace, with…
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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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Maker’s Mark 2022 Wood Finishing Series (BRT-02) Scoresheet & Review
I’ve grown increasingly jaded towards finished whisky over time. In theory, it’s an interesting—even exciting—idea: Take a mature whisky and dump it into a different, secondary cask for a few weeks, granting it more flavor, dimension, and complexity. However, the sheer volume of bottles using finishing casks has exploded to…
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Old Forester 1920 Scoresheet & Review
Old Forester’s Whisky Row line is nothing if not homage-filled. Introduced in 2014, the series includes four bottles that offer consumers a more upscale (but still available and affordable) way to enjoy Old Forester bourbon. Each expression takes its identify from a key year in Brown-Forman’s brand history and, in…
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Knob Creek Single Barrel 9-Year Scoresheet & Review
Single barrels are all the rage these days. Much of this is thanks to the prominence of barrel picks selected by everyone from local and online groups to independent stores, retail chains, and online outlets. Even before these selections exploded in popularity, the rule of thumb was to grab one…
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Michter’s US1 Small Batch Scoresheet & Review
Present-day bourbon has effectively flipped from where it was 10 or so years ago. Boastful age statements, modest pricing, and high availability once defined the unassuming landscape. Now? The scene has exploded with NDPs, cask finishes, ballooning prices, and limited releases. In many ways, Michter’s portfolio feels like a microcosm…
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