Spooky season is upon us! And to help celebrate, Compass Box kindly gifted me this Monster in the Orchard Cocktail Kit to get into the Halloween spirit and to celebrate the Penicillin cocktail turning 21 this year! Before I jump into the cocktail, I have to mention that Compass Box Orchard House is one of…
Category: affordable whisky
UPDATE: Sazerac Rye 100 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey
Back in May, we picked up this bottle of Sazerac Rye 100 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey. This was my first time trying the 50% ABV version, as we had always purchased their original 45% ABV expression. Now that we’ve come to the end of the bottle, I wanted to come back and share our final…
Mad River Distillers Burnt Rock Bourbon
Let’s talk about the last sample bottle I have from Mad River Distillers, and that is Burnt Rock Bourbon. Now, I’ll share once again that the samples were provided at no cost, with absolutely no obligation to post, review, or share my thoughts. As always, all opinions expressed here are entirely my own. This expression…
New England Barrel Company 7 Year American Whiskey Toasted French Oak Finish
Hello, Fall! My favorite time of year is here. Today, I want to revisit a brand I mentioned earlier this month: New England Barrel Company. At the beginning of September, we visited their tasting room, and although I enjoyed all the samples we tried, there was one whiskey we left with that day: this 7-Year…
Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Whisky
One of the reasons I enjoy Johnnie Walker whiskies is because many of them are affordable and easy to find. To me, whisky doesn’t have to be hard to find or expensive to be good. So, with that said, today let’s talk about Johnnie Walker Red Label, which I found out has some very mixed…
Bully Boy Bourbon Whiskey Finished in a Honey Barrel
The last time we visited Bully Boy Distillery was way back in 2013, but this past weekend we finally made our way back after seeing they were releasing a new Bourbon Whiskey Finished in a Honey Barrel. The upside? They were offering free samples, and you know one thing I love is being able to…
Mad River Distillers: Double Tapped Maple Bourbon Whiskey
And just like that, it’s already September. That means my favorite time of year is just around the corner, and cooler temperatures always signal whiskey drinking season. A week ago, I wrote about Mad River Distillers’ Revolution Rye, a sample that was sent to me by The Whiskey Bard. Today, I want to talk about…
Mad River Distillers: Revolution Rye Whiskey
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…
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…
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…
Jim Beam Black Aged 7 Years
With so many whiskey brands releasing new expressions, it’s easy to get caught up chasing the latest and greatest. And yes, I definitely enjoy doing that. But I also want to make sure I’ve covered the classic whiskies that have stood the test of time. These are the budget-friendly bottles that are still worth keeping…
Evan Williams Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I’ve realized there are quite a few classic American bourbons I’ve never reviewed, so let’s change that, starting with Evan Williams Bourbon. Evan Williams founded Kentucky’s first commercial distillery along the Ohio River in Louisville back in 1783. Today, the bourbon most commonly known as “Black Label” is produced by Heaven Hill Distillery. Aged around…
