A couple of weeks ago, The Whiskey Bard (on Instagram) reached out and offered to send me some samples from Mad River Distillery. The samples were provided at no cost, with absolutely no obligation to post, review, or share my thoughts. As always, any opinions I share are entirely my own. The lineup included Revolution…
Month: August 2026
Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon
Castle & Key is a distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, occupying the historic and beautifully restored Old Taylor Distillery, originally built in 1887 by Colonel E.H. Taylor. This Small Batch Wheated Bourbon serves as my introduction to the brand, so let’s dive in. This whiskey is aged for five years and features a mashbill of 73%…
Johnnie Walker Black 12 Years
We’re back with another affordable whisky that’s not only good, but also easy to find. You don’t always need to spend a lot of money to enjoy a great dram, nor should you have to hunt endlessly for a bottle. One of my favorite Johnnie Walker expressions is Blue Label, but you don’t have to…
King’s Creek Premium Cocktails King and Lemonade
So, this is my second time trying a King’s Creek cocktail. The first one I tried was their Whiskey Cider, and honestly, I found it a little too sweet for my taste. Because of that, I was hesitant when I saw this one. I was concerned it might have that same overly sweet profile. Still,…
Glenglassaugh Sandend
For today’s pour, we’re heading to the coast of Sandend Bay in the Scottish Highlands, where land meets the sea and is home to Glenglassaugh Distillery. Before this, I’d only tried one other Glenglassaugh expression, Glenglassaugh Torfa, and it was fantastic. You can find that review here on my blog. Glenglassaugh Sandend takes its inspiration…
Cherry Bounce by Bully Boy Distillers
It had been a long time since I’d had anything from Bully Boy. That all changed recently when my husband told me they had released a line of canned cocktails. As soon as I heard one of them featured bourbon, I was on a mission to track them down… and thankfully, I found them. For…
Bushmills Original Signature Blend
And just like that, we’re already in August! Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been reviewing classic American bourbons that deliver fantastic flavor without breaking the bank. One thing I’ve learned is that some of the most enjoyable pours are the ones that don’t require a big investment. Today, I’m switching things up with…
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